Some quotes from the conclusion to the Evolt review in the 22nd January
edition of the UK weekly photo magazine "Amateur Photographer":
"With its first four-thirds camera (the E1) Olympus proved that a physically
small, five-million pixel sensor can deliver images that are comparable to,
if not better than, its six-million pixel contemporaries with larger sensor
arrays. With the E300 the company is proving that ... a highly-populated
sensor does not necessarily produce superior results."
"On paper the combination of price and sensor resolution appears to be a
promising one, but the promise and the reality are somewhat different."
"However, I am more concerned with the amount of noise generated and
transferred to the final image. With higher than anticipated noise levels
throughout the ISO range, tthe E300 clearly asks whether a 17x13mm imaging
chip is physically large enough to house a high pixel count using today's
technology. Hopefully when Olympus releases its next high-end E-system
model -- maybe in a month's time -- it will provide the definitive answer by
delivering both high resolution and high quality in a single package."
"FOR:
o Good at capturing/resolving fine detail
o No discernible fringeing
o Supersonic wave filter for dust removal"
"AGAINST:
o Excessive noise at ISO 200 and above
o Auto white balance unpredictable if no definite white point
o ESP meter easily thrown towards under/over-exposure
o Difficult handling for photographers using left eye"
-- from Cy in the UK
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