The competition
Image: Olympus Pen E-PL1
There are now four companies vying for our attention in the micro-system camera market: Olympus, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony. Of these, the Micro Four Thirds system cameras produced by Olympus and Panasonic are the most established, with the Olympus Pen E-PL1 probably the most direct competition in terms of size and price.
Samsung’s NX10 has proved itself quite a capable little camera, with a simple menu system and excellent handling. Although it looks more like a DSLR in design, its price, size and simplicity may suit someone looking for a little bit more than a compact camera.
Image: Samsung NX10
