Micro 43s Camera Rankings Lecture Notes

Overview

• Not an exhaustive list of micro 43s cameras.
• Based on personal experience and research.
• Open for discussion in comments for additional opinions and rankings.

Camera Rankings

Lumix G7

• First Lumix camera owned.
• Great for video with audio input.
• Not stabilized or weather-sealed.
• Ranking: Blooming Brilliant

Olympus EM5 (Original)

• First weather-sealed micro 43s camera.
• Built with magnesium alloy, very durable.
• Affordable and compact.
• Ranking: God Tier

Lumix GX80

• Stabilized, small with EVF.
• Regret selling it.
• Ranking: Blooming Brilliant

Olympus Pen-F

• Excellent photo-centric camera.
• Regret selling it.
• Ranking: God Tier

Olympus EM1X

• Large size, non-removable grip.
• Considered for purchase due to phase detect autofocus.
• Ranking: Not Recommended

Lumix G80

• Used by the lecturer's father in the Faroe Islands.
• Weather-sealed and portable.
• Ranking: Good for Certain Things

Olympus PL6

• Compact and stylish.
• Great everyday carry for photos.
• Ranking: Good for Certain Things

Lumix GH5

• Significant impact on the lecturer's life and career.
• Excellent for both photos and videos.
• Ranking: God Tier

Olympus OM1

• Smaller than G9 Mark II, good for wildlife.
• Ranking: Blooming Brilliant

Lumix J6

• Initially loved but overshadowed by G9 Mark II.
• Ranking: Good for Certain Things

Olympus OM5

• Phase detect autofocus, beautiful design but lacks metal build quality.
• Ranking: Blooming Brilliant

Olympus Air

• A sensor with no body.
• Issues with compatibility, labeled as a "crime against photography".
• Ranking: Not Recommended

Lumix G9

• Highly regarded for photography.
• Rugged and sensitive shutter.
• Ranking: God Tier

Olympus EM10

• Confusing lineup, lacks significant upgrades over EM5.
• Ranking: Uninspiring

Lumix G9 Mark II

• Best micro 43s camera available.
• Outstanding for both video and photography.
• Ranking: God Tier

Lumix G100

• Lightweight and compact, good for everyday carry.
• Lacks stabilization.
• Ranking: Good for Certain Things

Olympus PL10

• Stylish but underwhelming features and high price.
• Ranking: Uninspiring

Lumix GX800

• Affordable and feature-rich for photography.
• Not good for video.
• Ranking: Good for Certain Things

Lumix GM1

• Smallest micro 43s camera.
• Fun, user-friendly, and colorful.
• Ranking: God Tier

Lumix GX8

• Weather-sealed and more comfortable than Pen-F.
• Lacks Pen-F prestige.
• Ranking: Blooming Brilliant

Olympus OM1 Mark I

• Firmware updates not substantial enough for a mark II upgrade.
• Ranking: Could Have Been an Email

Conclusion

• Encouragement for audience to engage and share their rankings in comments.
• Mention of MPB for buying, selling, or trading camera equipment.