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I think so, in a camera where every parameter is digitally controlled they can't put anything but a smooth analog-like digital control.

May be I would buy one as a second compact camera, because it's very attractive, but my first compact camera would be a zoom camera. Having this one and a RX100, one in each pocket would be very nice. However, for a combined use a slightly tele prime lens would better suit my needs, given that...

Thanks Sue, wonderful shot! After seeing this, I would buy a XZ1 if I hadn't one yet ;)

An Oly EPL3 with the electronic viewfinder that I could use on my XZ1 too is on top of my wishlist. The optics would be a 17 and a 45.

Long exposures in bright light too EG falls shots with water motion effect, of course you need a tripod

It's very serious as long as you really need a rugged camera! I've an old Pentax W80 and I'm happy with it but this new Oly seems to be a further step ahead! I like the possibility to mount a fisheye too. They are very useful when shooting or filming sport action.

It's good for street with a reflex as far as street with a reflex is a good option ;) Actually, I tend to stay a step back when I use a reflex, so a 50 mm on APS-C is perfect for me.

I can't see much difference here. I too have an older Pentax DSLR and an XZ-1. With good light I can't see much difference On my monitor between the pictures I took with these cameras. Of course, even in easy condition, XZ-1 is not comparable to K5 with a good fixed lens when speaking about...

Here you are Compare camera dimensions side by side

Cool, let me have one and I'll show you Rome as you have never seen it! ;)

I loved my first camera Pentax MX with SMC M 50 F/1.7, but I was young and confused and always looking for new gear. My second love was after many years and several cameras my first serious digital compact, an Olympus C-60Z. Now I love my Pentax K100D with FA 50 F/1.4 and should say this is my...

I think the XZ1 is nice and compact. Buy it if you want a very usable P&S with wonderful IQ. But I would recommend a X10 if you are going to use the viewfinder on a regular base. Unless you already own an Olympus M43 or you are going to buy one soon., in that case go for the Xz1 and share the...

I still have my Pentax k100D with kit zooms, 50 f/1.4 and a Sigma 28-105. I don't use it much at the moment, may be I'll bring it with me in the next photography challenging travel, may be I won't and I'll bring only my Xz-1. I really don't know what to do. I feel very fine with my Olympus XZ-1...

I read reviews to learn what a camera does and what doesn't, how interface is and other mere facts. After that I read users reviews, then I read forums. I think forums are a very good source of information. I always read manuals before buying. Then, I go and see. Finally, I look at real world...

I think that small sensor "serious" cameras can be as good as any other "serious" camera if you understand their limits. I can have somethimg compact enough to, let's say, fit in my pocket, but it's either a small sensore camera, a 4/3 or APS-C camera with a pancake or with a tiny slow zoom. In...

I'm a new mwmber and I have had the XZ-1 for a short time now. I can tell you that the lens retracts in play mode only after some minutes. I find the startup time quite good. Unfortunately you can't choose ISO range in AutoISO mode but you have P mode with some 100-200 ISO range, Lowlight...

Thank you everybody for your welcome! I'll post some pictures as soon as possible and, of course, I want to share opinion and information about our little jewels with you. It's so difficult to find experienced photographers trusting little cameras, that I think this site is really a precious...

Hi, I'm new here. i live in Rome. I strongly believe that small cameras are very serious. My first SLR was a Pentax MX, as far as I know it's the smallest 35 mm SLR in the world. Lenses from the M series were very small too. My first serious digital camera was a Olympus Camedia C-60 Zoom...