Cameras

Olympus E-P5

The top E-P model is the 16.1-megapixel E-P5 with a rugged all-metal body.

By the Editors
Estimated Street Price: $999 (body only) INTRODUCED 5/2013 Olympus’ mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras take their design cues from legendary Olympus 35mm film cameras. The E-P PEN series was inspired by the PEN half-frame models of the 1950s through the 1980s, and the OM-D by the compact OM-series of 35mm SLRs. The new flagship E-P model... Read more

Olympus E-PM2

The E-PM2 provides 16.1-megapixel resolution in a truly pocketable package.

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List Price: $549 (body only) INTRODUCED 9/2012 The E-PM2 provides 16.1-megapixel resolution in a truly pocketable package. It has a 3-inch touch screen, HD?video with stereo sound and the ability to apply the built-in Art Filters "on the fly." It can shoot at 8 fps with IS off, and focus and exposure locked, at 3.6 fps with IS off, and... Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7

Panasonic’s new premium "flat"-style Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera so outdoes its fine GX1 predecessor that the company skipped a bunch of numbers in naming it.

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List Price: $999 (body only) INTRODUCED 8/2013 Panasonic’s new premium "flat"-style Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera so outdoes its fine GX1 predecessor that the company skipped a bunch of numbers in naming it. The GX7 features a solid magnesium-alloy frame, a 3-inch and tilting LCD monitor, and adds a built-in electronic viewfinder... Read more

Pentax Q7

The new Pentax Q7 looks like the Q10, but there are some notable differences.

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List Price: $499 (with 5-15mm ƒ/2.8-4.5 zoom) INTRODUCED 8/2013 The new Pentax Q7 looks like the Q10, but there are some notable differences. The most important one is a larger 12.4-megapixel image sensor: The Q7’s is a 1/1.7-inch design, larger than the other Q models’ 1/2.33-inch sensors. This should deliver better image quality, especially... Read more

Pentax Q10

The Q10 improves on the original Pentax Q model in a number of ways.

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List Price: $599 (body only) INTRODUCED 9/2012 The Q10 improves on the original Pentax Q model in a number of ways. The sensor is still a 12.4-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated CMOS unit, but it’s newly designed with expanded ISO settings from 100-6400 and in-camera three-shot HDR. Video capabilities include 1080p HD at 30 fps in MOV format,... Read more

Sony SLT-A58

Sony’s newest Translucent Mirror Technology (TMT) model, the SLT-A58 features a new 20.1-megapixel Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS image sensor and improved Bionz processing engine, with ISOs from 100-16,000.

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STANDOUT FEATURE: Continuous phase-detection AF for stills and video, thanks to Sony Translucent Mirror Technology. 1. The mode dial provides direct selection of a number of operating features. 2. The 2.7-inch LCD?monitor tilts for easy high- and low-angle shooting. 3.... Read more

Top Cameras

Smallest, DSLR over $1000, mirrorless, fixed-lens, best sensor rating, highest resolution, innovation, under $1000

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TOP CAMERAS: SMALLEST SMALLEST DSLR Canon EOS Rebel SL1 Dimensions:?4.6 x 3.6 x 2.7 inches Though it features the same 18-megapixel sensor of the EOS?Rebel T5i, the SL1 is nearly 30% smaller in volume. DSLR OVER $1,000 Pentax K-5 II Dimensions:?5.2 x 3.8 x 2.9 inches The K-5 II packs a lot of capability—16.3-megapixel stills, Full 1080... Read more

Nikon D7100

Nikon’s D7100 DSLR improves on its popular D7000 predecessor in a number of ways.

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Estimated Street Price: $1,199 (body only) INTRODUCED 2/2013 Nikon’s D7100 DSLR improves on its popular D7000 predecessor in a number of ways: better sensor, better processing, better AF system, better LCD monitor, better video capabilities, better weather resistance, a new "1.3x DX" crop mode and more. Yet it carries the same $1,199... Read more

Olympus PEN E-P5

Olympus’ mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras take their design cues from legendary Olympus 35mm film cameras.

By The Editors
Estimated Street Price: $999 (body only) INTRODUCED 5/2013 Olympus’ mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras take their design cues from legendary Olympus 35mm film cameras. The E-P PEN series was inspired by the PEN half-frame models of the 1950s through the 1980s, and the OM-D by the compact OM-series of 35mm SLRs. The new flagship E-P model... Read more

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6

Panasonic’s compact Lumix DMC-GF6 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera measures just 4.4×2.6×1.5 inches and weighs but 9.9 ounces.

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Estimated Street Price: $599 (with 14-42mm zoom) INTRODUCED 4/2013 Panasonic’s compact Lumix DMC-GF6 mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera measures just 4.4×2.6×1.5 inches and weighs but 9.9 ounces. It also features Wi-Fi connectivity and NFC (Near Field Communication) technology: Touch the camera to your NFC-compatible smartphone... Read more

Samsung NX2000

The NX2000 SMART Camera is a tiny (4.7×2.5×1.4-inch, 8-ounce) mirrorless interchangeable-lens unit with a 20.3-megapixel Samsung CMOS APS-C sensor and built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing of photos.

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Estimated Street Price: $649 (with 20-50mm zoom) INTRODUCED 5/2013 The NX2000 SMART Camera is a tiny (4.7×2.5×1.4-inch, 8-ounce) mirrorless interchangeable-lens unit with a 20.3-megapixel Samsung CMOS APS-C sensor and built-in Wi-Fi for easy sharing of photos. AutoShare sends photos to your mobile phone via Wi-Fi for easy backup and sharing... Read more

Sony NEX-3N

Sony’s fourth-generation, entry-level mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the NEX-3N combines the excellent image quality of a 16.1-megapixel Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with a number of features to simplify making good photos.

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Estimated Street Price: $499 (with 16-50mm power-zoom) INTRODUCED 2/2013 Sony’s fourth-generation, entry-level mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the NEX-3N combines the excellent image quality of a 16.1-megapixel Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor with a number of features to simplify making good photos. The camera is sold with a compact 16-50mm... Read more
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