Micro 43s Camera Rankings Overview

Sep 10, 2024

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.