DPReview Evaluates the OM-D E-M5 Finally
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)Dunno how dpreview tests it. Another guy mentioned that different tests will give different results. So the important thing is to compare using the same test. So I just used dpreview because they appear to standardize their tests. Also checked, the DR is also better than Canon 5D Mark II. 5D Mark III review not out yet. On another website, the DR is 12.3 EV or so, with RAW nearly having more than 1.5 EV difference.
pekkapotka - Journal - Olympus E-M5: Dynamic Range - RAW
Still dunno who made the sensor. Dpreview suspected it's a G3
It is definitely not a G3 sensor, so much difference at pixel level (means different number of pixel). The nearest thing it is could be a v1.1 G3 sensor. Given Panasonic's stance on not providing the best sensor to partners and the E-M5 having a 2/3 stop advantage over G3 on the highlight side, I would dare say it is not even a Panasonic sensor.
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One of the best things anyone has said about the E-M5 sensor.
Found this on tech radar. You can go and read the details. They have all kinds of charts there. But here, you can see that the DR on the OM-D is also higher than the X-PRO1 and the NEX7 even in RAW.
Olympus OM-D review: Noise and dynamic range | from TechRadar's expert reviews of Digital slrs/hybrids
Looks like plenty of customization. Will leave record button alone fn2 will be for ISnly problem now is multi function looks like cannot be assigned to fn1 . Not sure what multi function does but looks useful. Any omd owners please shed light
AFAIK the multi-function brings up the highlight/shadow curve when shooting. Haven't used it for anything else yet.
I have left Fn2 as multi-function (default) and assigned ISO to REC since I don't shoot movie often. I don't think you can assign multi-function to another button. I ended up assigning AF/MF selection to Fn1.
They are probably based on the same silicon, and thus have the same pixel density and very similar pixel counts for the same dimensions. The differences are the signal circuitry (possibly), tweaking and firmware (almost definitely). It would be fair either to say the sensors are the same (silicon level) or different (full package).
This happens in the computer industry all the time so I am not surprised Panasonic and Olympus are doing it.
cannedpineapples
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Sure or not? The IT guy (who probably knows about the computer industry lol) says different # of pixels leh. Sounds like a silicon level difference.
Looks like plenty of customization. Will leave record button alone fn2 will be for IS
To access the multifunction assigned to Fn2, press and hold down Fn2 (such as using your thumb).
then while holding down Fn2, use your index finger to turn the wheel. (the wheel that is part of the shutter button).
as you turn the wheel, with each click, you will be able to cycle through the various options.
NazgulKing
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What would Olympus do with a video optimized sensor? It's not like they were ever big on video. And I can't think of many companies that would make them a sensor. Either that, or they bought **** loads of them. Which would mean we would be seeing the same damn sensor in 8 or so bodies before they move on to the next.
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Yes.
It's probably not very different from the changes they designed for the 12 MP sensor where they increased the readout speed. Changing the supporting circuitry wouldn't be a first. Obviously, they made some significant small changes to make the E-P3 have faster auto focus.
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