Excellent build, refined appearance, f/1.8 i.Zuiko lens performs well, 3-inch OLED is crisp, Captures 720p HD video, Built in hot shoe, Built-in support for wireless flash, Dials front and back to adjust controls, Compatible with optional excellent VF-...
Mode dial is too easily changed by accident, OLED display is hard to see in bright light, making image composition more difficult, Needs a grip, Would like the option to change the function of the dials, You have to return to the Menu too often to make...
Olympus has entered the flagship digicam fight with a winner. It's learned from its competitors, avoiding the brick in favor of an almost too svelte box, adding a manual control with the lens ring, including a pop-up flash and a hot shoe, avoiding the ...
Unique scene modes and art filters, F1.8 aperture at wideangle end; F2.5 at telephoto, Control ring provides quick manual adjustments,
Lacks a hand grip, Underexposed images in iAuto mode, Autofocus struggles in lowlight and macro modes, A lot of menudiving required,
The Olympus XZ-1 is a manual-minded camera with great optics, but its autofocus and exposure levels are weak spots, and it's not entirely novice-friendly. ...
What Olympus has produced with the XZ-1 is a camera worth very strong consideration. Not just to be weighed up against its direct competitors (S95, G12, LX5, EX-1, P7000) but as an alternative to its own mirror-less PEN range. For those hoping to ta...
Quality feel, comfortable size and weight, Lens capabilities are impressive, Does well in low light, Fast, responsive shutter, Custom save option
Interface might throw off even some experienced digital photographers, No view finder
The Olympus XZ-1 is a solid investment for those looking to move beyond point-and-shoots and will keep users of various skill levels interested while delivering impressive results. ...
Beautiful images even in low light, Extremely bright lens, Large image sensor, Fast captures, Gorgeous display, Camcorder-like video recording,
Pricey, Bulky for a compact camera, Lens cap is a nuisance,
The Olympus XZ-1 dazzles when you compare it with other compact cameras, but its price and size pit it squarely against a class of cameras that can best its performance and quality. ...
The Olympus XZ-1 (MSRP $499.99) is a spectacular addition to the high-end compact camera family. We’re happy to see Olympus re-entering this market, especially with this 11-megapixel sensor and gorgeous new Zuiko lens. The hardware lets the camera chu...
Front door photo courtesy of Olympus, See Also, Olympus Chief: No More Four Thirds Lenses, NextGen Olympus PEN Hits the Micro Four Thirds Sweet Spot, Olympus XZ1, a ProLevel Compact Camera with Knobs On, Olympus: The DSLR is Dead, Olympus SuperZoom Sho
Vaunted f/1.8 lens not as effective in low light as we expected. Images are noisy at ISO 1600 and above. Antinoise processing in JPEGs at high ISOs smoothes out detail. Clumsy lens cap configuration will drive you batty. Confusing menu system. Tiny camera
Abstract: Amid all the clamour of Olympus’ and Panasonic’s support for the Micro Four Thirds format, it’s easy to forget that not everyone wants, needs or can fathom the intricacies of a DSLR or its kin. Canon has done very well with its G series fixed lens, co...
Small size, Great lens, Excellent image quality up to ISO 800, hotshoe, Bright, sharp OLED screen, Wireless Flash capability
Image quality above ISO 1600 not great, Lack of grip makes for less secure hold, Fiddly rear input dial, Price of optional EVF
The Holy Grail for serious enthusiasts shopping for a compact is for a camera that achieves the highest possible image quality, with full control, in as small a package as is practical. The Olympus XZ-1 comes as close to achieving this as any camera ye...
