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Olympus PEN Lite (E-PL7) sensor test: Solid perfomer

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The PEN E-PL7 is the latest iteration in the Lite series, replacing the previous EPL5/6 models with a more traditional body, the addition of a control dial, and reverting to a 3:2 aspect ratio ...

Sony A7II sensor test: Mighty mirrorless

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Sony has updated its original A7 full frame mirrorless hybridcamerain the form of the cunningly named Sony A7II. Despite a number of feature and build quality enhancements, this latest incarnation continues to utilise the ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 sensor test: Potent point-and-shoot

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Panasonic’s latest iteration of the LX series premium compact eschews the usual 1/1.7-inch sensor for the larger Micro-Four-Thirds type found the firm’s mirrorless models. It also has a Leica 24-75mm f1.7-2.8 zoom, a traditional ...

Panasonic DMC-GM5 sensor test: Updated model with built-in electronic viewfinder and hotshoe

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The new Panasonic GM5 sits alongside the existing GM1 as Panasonic’s ultra compact hybrid camera and features a 16Mp FourThirds CMOS sensor. The introduction of the GM5 offers consumers a super small hybrid with ...

Leica T Sensor Review: Scores for Leica’s first mirrorless hybrid unveiled

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Utilising a 16Mp APS-C sensor, the Leica T is the first mirrorless hybrid option from the renowned German camera manufacturer. With a price tag of $1850 (body only), and lenses costing the same or ...

Canon EOS 7D Mk II test: Low ISO performance lags behind rivals

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Equipped with a new 20-Mpix APS-C CMOS sensor and dual-pixel CMOS AF system, Canon’s latest DSLR is the long-overdue update to the flagship EOS 7D model. Read on to find out how the new ...

Pentax K-S1 Sensor Review: A ‘flashy’ new entry-level DSLR from Pentax

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The K-S1 is Pentax’s latest entry-level DSLR featuring a 20.1Mp APS-C CMOS sensor and Anti Aliasing filter simulator. Targeted towards consumers taking their first plunge into DSLR photography, the K-S1 boasts a compact design, ...

Canon PowerShot G7 X test: Has it got that X-tra something?

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Although not the first large sensor compact from the firm, the GX 7 is the first Canon compact to debut a 1-inch type sensor to rival the Sony Cyber-shot RX100 series. This 20Mpix BSI ...

Nikon D750 Sensor Review: Another Nikon sensor in the DxOMark top 10

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One of the hottest launches from this year’s Photokina trade show, the Nikon D750, has grabbed the attention of serious amateurs and pros alike. Boasting a newly developed 24.3Mp sensor, expanded ISO sensitivity range ...

Leica C sensor test: Small sensor struggles in low light

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Aimed at discerning enthusiasts, the diminutive Leica C size boasts a stabilized 28-200mm equivalent f2.0-5.9 zoom, 12-Mpix 1/1.7in type back-illuminated MOS sensor and built-in 200k-dot EVF. Read on to find out how this camera ...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 sensor test: Ultimate all-in-one?

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Panasonic are no strangers to the bridge-type super-zoom so it comes as little surprise to see this new model replete with up-to-the-minute features such as 4K video capture, zebra pattern and focus peaking and ...

Sony A5100 sensor test: Uncompromising performance

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Sitting directly above the current entry-level A5000 this new model boasts a similar 24-Mpix Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor with on-chip phase detection pixels covering over 90% of the image frame and Bionz X image ...

Nikon D810 sensor test: New DxOMark leader

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Nikon has enjoyed phenomenal success with both the Nikon D800 and D800E models, and particularly so with latter model with its unusual optical low-pass filter that cancels out the anti-aliasing effects. So it comes ...

Canon EOS-1D X vs. Nikon D4s sensor test: Consummate performers

Now that the World Cup is underway in Brazil we thought we would turn out attention to well-known two teams battling at the side of the pitch. In the white strip we have the ...

Sony Cyber-shot DSC RX100 III sensor test: Better by design?

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Given the physically small size and high pixel density we were mightily impressed by the 1-inch type sensor in the original RX100 and the follow up, the RX100 II. So how does the new ...

Sony Alpha 7S sensor test: New low–light champ

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If you read the forums on colleagues’ sites lots of users lament the selling of their old full-frame Canon EOS 5D, Nikon D700 or even their bulky Nikon D3 or D3s. Practically every user, ...

Nikon 1 J4 sensor test: Serious entry-level contender?

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After the announcement of the flagship Nikon 1 V3 the company revealed a new less expensive model sharing many of the features, including the 18-Mpix CX format (1-inch type) sensor with an improved hybrid ...

Sony SLT Alpha 77 II sensor test: New leader in the ‘semi-pro’ category?

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With the 2014 World Cup in Brazil approaching, this is the time manufacturers with serious interests in professional sports start revealing new cameras and lenses to selected press agencies. Both Canon and Nikon are ...

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