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Those giant bulky cameras really are past their prime and look much to large for 2010. ;)

Would it be possible?]]>Feb 4th 2010 12:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/
One major thing would stop micro 4/3 as a professionals choice, sensor size. There is only so much you could pack in such a tiny space compared to an APS-C or full frame sized sensor, before noise really becomes a big issue.

Though I do really love the size and price of it. If it performs well enough, then it might be a better alternative to the Canon G11 and way lighter than the Canon 1000D or the Nikon entry level.]]>Feb 5th 2010 2:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Thirds_system#Disadvantages
http://www.wrotniak.net/photo/43/sensor-size.html

The majority of the perceived size difference is largely due to the h/w ratio (APS-C is 3:2, 4/3 and MFT are 4:3), so when you are talking about actual pixel size, which is really what the argument for image quality boils down to, the difference is minimal.

Professionals who have an issue with IQ will go with a 35mm "full-frame" sensor over APS-C and 4/3, period. Professionals who find no issue with APS-C will have no issue with 4/3 regarding the image quality based on the sensor size, but rather more on the way a manufacturer processes the image and their preference of aspect ratio at capture time.]]>Feb 5th 2010 6:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/
Thanks guys. Super informative. I hope the transition happens soon so we never have to look back to these giant contraptions.]]>Feb 18th 2010 12:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/Feb 4th 2010 12:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/Feb 4th 2010 3:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/According to WhatDigitalCamera.com, it will be 550£ (~870$) with the 14-42mm lens. Quite a lot more expensive.

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu4FqR1AMug]]>Feb 4th 2010 5:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/03/olympus-intros-600-12-3-megapixel-pen-e-pl1-micro-four-thirds-c/Feb 5th 2010 7:00AM