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Olympus PEN E-PM2
Olympus PEN E-PM2

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Overall Score
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72
Portrait
(Color Depth)
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22.7 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)
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12.2 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)
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932 ISO
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Nikon 1 J2
Nikon 1 J2

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Overall Score
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54
Portrait
(Color Depth)
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21.3 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)
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10.8 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)
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363 ISO
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Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5
Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Overall Score
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50
Portrait
(Color Depth)
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20.5 bits
Landscape
(Dynamic Range)
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10 Evs
Sports
(Low-Light ISO)
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573 ISO
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Olympus PEN E-PM2
Olympus PEN E-PM2

Manufacturer specifications

Type Hybrid 
Announced 2012-09-17 
Indicative price (USD) 599  
Sensor type CMOS 
Resolution 4640 x 3472  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 16.11  
Sensor size (mm) 13.0 x 17.3 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 3.73  
Bits per pixel 12.0 
Focal length multiplier 2.00 
Aspect Ratio 4:3 
ISO latitude  100 - 25600 
Shutter type Mechanical 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/4000 - 30.0  
Frame rate (fps) 8.0  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization  Yes 
Firmware  
Dust cleaningYes 
Mount typeMicro 4/3  
Weight (gr) 223  
Battery type Li-ion, BLS-5 
Battery weight (gr) 44 
Tropicalization  
Camera material Metal 
Mount material Metal 
View finder type No viewfinder 
View finder magnification  
View finder coverage  
Mirror lockup  
View finder diopter  
Monitor type LCD 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 460000 
Articulated screen No 
Touch screen Yes 
Contrast screen  
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF)/ Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) 
Number of autofocus points 35 
Exposure bracketing Yes 
Exposure compensation +/- 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable 
Drive modes Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer 
Buffer size 27 (RAW), Unlimited (JPEG) 
Recording medium SD, SDHC, SDXC 
Image format JPEG, RAW(ORF) 
White balance bracketing Yes 
Connectivity USB2.0, micro HDMI, NTSC/PAL 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Yes 
External micro Yes 
Histogram Yes 
GPS No 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video 1920x1080/30 fps 
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus Yes 
Video file format MOV, AVI 
Video codec MPEG-4AVC/H.264, Motion JPEG 
Video stabilisation  

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Nikon 1 J2
Nikon 1 J2

Manufacturer specifications

Type Hybrid 
Announced 2012-08-09 
Indicative price (USD) 700  
Sensor type CMOS 
Resolution 3904 x 2604  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 10.17  
Sensor size (mm) 8.8 x 13.2 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 3.38  
Bits per pixel 12.0 
Focal length multiplier 2.70 
Aspect Ratio 3:2 
ISO latitude  100 - 6400 
Shutter type Mechanical and Electronic 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/16000 - 30.0  
Frame rate (fps) 5 frames per second 10, 30 or 60 fps using Electronic (Hi) shutter  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization   
Firmware  
Dust cleaningYes 
Mount typeNikon 1 CX  
Weight (gr)  
Battery type EN-EL 20 
Battery weight (gr)  
Tropicalization  
Camera material Magnesium 
Mount material  
View finder type  
View finder magnification  
View finder coverage  
Mirror lockup  
View finder diopter  
Monitor type LCD 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 921000 
Articulated screen No 
Touch screen No 
Contrast screen  
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes Auto (AF) Auto AF-S/AF-C selection (AF-A) Single-servo AF (AF-S) Continuous-servo (AF-C) Full-time Servo (AF-F) Manual Focus (MF) 
Number of autofocus points 0 
Exposure bracketing  
Exposure compensation +/- 3 EV, 1/3 EV steps 
Drive modes Single frame, continuous, Electronic (Hi), Self-timer, delayed remote, quick-response remote, interval timer shooting 
Buffer size  
Recording medium SD/SDHC/SDXC 
Image format NEF (RAW), JPEG 
White balance bracketing  
Connectivity USB: Hi-speed USB HDMI output: Type C mini-pin HDMI connector 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Yes 
External micro No 
Histogram  
GPS No 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video 1920 X 1080/60i 
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus  
Video file format MOV 
Video codec H.264 
Video stabilisation  

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Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5
Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

Manufacturer specifications

Type Hybrid 
Announced 2012-04-05 
Indicative price (USD) 599  
Sensor type CMOS 
Resolution 4016 x 3016  
Sensor photo detectors (Mpix) 12.11  
Sensor size (mm) 13.0 x 17.3 
Color filter array RGB 
Pixel pitch (µm) 4.31  
Bits per pixel 12.0 
Focal length multiplier 2.00 
Aspect Ratio 4:3 
ISO latitude  160 - 12800 
Shutter type Mechanical 
Fastest - Slowest speed (s) 1/4000 - 60.0  
Frame rate (fps) 4.0  
Live view  Yes 
Stabilization  Yes 
Firmware Ver.0.3 
Dust cleaningYes 
Mount typeMicro 4/3  
Weight (gr)  
Battery type Li-Ion, Panasonic DMW-BLE9E, 7.2V, 940mAh 
Battery weight (gr)  
Tropicalization  
Camera material Plastic 
Mount material Metal 
View finder type No 
View finder magnification  
View finder coverage  
Mirror lockup  
View finder diopter  
Monitor type LCD 
Monitor size 3 
Monitor pixel 920000 
Articulated screen No 
Touch screen Yes 
Contrast screen  
Low-pass filter  
Focus mode Yes 
Autofocus modes AFS (Single), AFF (Flexible), AFC (Continuous), MF 
Number of autofocus points 23 
Exposure bracketing  
Exposure compensation 1/3 EV Step, -3EV to +3EV 
Drive modes Single, Continuous, Self-timer  
Buffer size  
Recording medium SD / SDHC / SDXC 
Image format Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard). 
White balance bracketing 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis 
Connectivity USB 2.0 High Speed; mini HDMI TypeC; Video: Auto / 1080i / 480p (576p in PAL system) Audio: Stereo 
Bluetooth No 
3G No 
Sound recording Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Auto Flicker reduction Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4 
External micro No 
Histogram Yes 
GPS No 
Video Yes 
Maximum format image video 1920 x 1080 / 30 fps 
Full HD Yes 
Live autofocus Yes 
Video file format AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch); MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) 
Video codec  
Video stabilisation Yes 

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Olympus PEN E-PM2
Olympus PEN E-PM2

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Nikon 1 J2
Nikon 1 J2

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Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5
Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

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Further readings for the Olympus PEN E-PM2

To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.

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Announced in September 2012, the Pentax Q10 is the second in the Pentax Q series and lays claim to being the smallest hybrid camera currently available, offering interchangeable lenses in a package barely larger than an advanced compact camera. However, is smaller really better, and how have Pentax progressed since the Pentax Q?
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Olympus PEN E-PM2 review: Entry-level hybrid gets top-of-the-line sensor

Introduced in mid September, the Olympus PEN E-PM2 is the second generation of Olympus’ entry-level Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera. It sports a newly updated design with a useful, fixed grip and a touch-screen interface among other updates, but the big news is that it has inherited the sensor of the much-admired Olympus OM-D E-M5, the current top-of-the-line Micro Four Thirds camera.
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Further readings for the Nikon 1 J2

To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.

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Nikon 1 S1 review: A new product line for the Nikon Hybrid system

Launched in January 2013 the Nikon 1 S1 is a new product line in the Nikon 1 Hybrid Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens series. Targeted at advanced through to expert enthusiasts after a lightweight camera for photography daytrips and holidays the Nikon 1 S1 features a clean minimalistic design. Utilizing a smaller sensor and lower resolution than most of the Hybrid competition though how will it fare in the DxOMark Sensor Scores?
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Nikon 1 J3 review: A new midrange offering doesn’t shine

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Camera Review  |  January 04
Canon EOS M review: Canon finally joins the mirrorless party

Canon was the last major maker to embrace the hybrid or ‘mirrorless’ camera market. As a somewhat sober debut, designed for those who are new to photography, the EOS M adopts an 18-megapixel APS-C format in a compact body but boasts a number of advanced features including a 31-point hybrid AF system for stills and video and a touch sensitive 3-inch LCD. While it’s clear this camera doesn’t compete directly with the firm’s DSLRs, how does it stack up against the competition that don’t have the same volume of DSLR sales to protect?
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Olympus PEN E-PM2 review: Entry-level hybrid gets top-of-the-line sensor

Introduced in mid September, the Olympus PEN E-PM2 is the second generation of Olympus’ entry-level Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera. It sports a newly updated design with a useful, fixed grip and a touch-screen interface among other updates, but the big news is that it has inherited the sensor of the much-admired Olympus OM-D E-M5, the current top-of-the-line Micro Four Thirds camera.
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Further readings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

To provide photographers with a broader perspective about mobiles, lenses and cameras, here are links to articles, reviews, and analyses of photographic equipment produced by DxOMark, renown websites, magazines or blogs.

Camera Review  |  February 20
Nikon 1 S1 review: A new product line for the Nikon Hybrid system

Launched in January 2013 the Nikon 1 S1 is a new product line in the Nikon 1 Hybrid Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens series. Targeted at advanced through to expert enthusiasts after a lightweight camera for photography daytrips and holidays the Nikon 1 S1 features a clean minimalistic design. Utilizing a smaller sensor and lower resolution than most of the Hybrid competition though how will it fare in the DxOMark Sensor Scores?
Camera Review  |  February 15
Nikon 1 J3 review: A new midrange offering doesn’t shine

Released just a month after being announced at CES 2013 alongside a new lower-end sibling (the Nikon 1 S1), the new Nikon 1 J3 now takes its place as the midrange model in Nikon’s lineup of interchangeable lens compact cameras, with a list price of $599.95 (with a 10-30mm kit lens). The J3 is an update to the Nikon 1 J2, which came out only five months prior to the announcement of the J3 and S1 and had been the camera maker’s lower-end offering.
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Pentax Q10 review – Is smaller better?

Announced in September 2012, the Pentax Q10 is the second in the Pentax Q series and lays claim to being the smallest hybrid camera currently available, offering interchangeable lenses in a package barely larger than an advanced compact camera. However, is smaller really better, and how have Pentax progressed since the Pentax Q?
Camera Review  |  December 20, 2012
Nikon 1 V2 review: Evolution, stasis or regression?

Launched in October 2012, the Nikon 1 V2 is a not unexpected update to the Nikon 1 V1, which debuted in September 2011. The Nikon 1 Series cameras are hybrid cameras with interchangeable lenses. In the case of the V1 and V2, they fall at the upper end of the segment, offering more features and a higher performance level than their more consumer oriented brethren, the Nikon 1 J1 and J2.
Camera Review  |  November 20, 2012
Olympus PEN E-PM2 review: Entry-level hybrid gets top-of-the-line sensor

Introduced in mid September, the Olympus PEN E-PM2 is the second generation of Olympus’ entry-level Micro Four Thirds hybrid camera. It sports a newly updated design with a useful, fixed grip and a touch-screen interface among other updates, but the big news is that it has inherited the sensor of the much-admired Olympus OM-D E-M5, the current top-of-the-line Micro Four Thirds camera.
Camera Review  |  October 04, 2012
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Camera Review  |  September 17, 2012
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Camera Review  |  April 05, 2012
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