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Pentax K-01 Product Review

Don't let its looks fool you: This camera delivers spectacular image quality

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 5 days ago

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The Pentax K-01 is the first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that is backwards compatible with an entire line of DSLR lenses without the need for an adapter. Can it deliver image quality to compete with top APS sensor DSLRs?

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TAGS: pentax,  HDR,  system compact,  APS,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Pentax K-01 

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Product Review

A high-performance MILC with serious ambitions

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, 18 days ago

When Panasonic unveiled the GF-3 last year, the company seemed to be moving its MILC line towards a more consumer-friendly market, and away from enthusiasts. But the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 proves Panasonic is still making outstanding cameras for a more serious audience who want to take control of their cameras.

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TAGS: Panasonic,  micro four thirds,  system compact,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Panasonic GX-1 

Sony E 30mm f/3.5 Macro Lens: Product Review

It's small and light; if you own a Sony NEX, is it the right macro lens for you?

ArticleLenses and Filters Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, April 24, 2012

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Let's take a close-up look at Sony's first macro lens for its NEX lineup of MILC cameras.

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TAGS: macro,  macro photography,  sony,  system compact,  lens,  Sony NEX 

Sony Alpha NEX-7 Product Review

Is this premium MILC the best one yet?

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, April 17, 2012

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Is the Sony Alpha NEX-7 the best APS sensor Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact camera on the market today?

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TAGS: sony,  system compact,  APS,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact 

Sony Alpha NEX-7 Street Photography Stress Test

High image quality meets fast performance?

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, April 17, 2012

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Sure, the Sony Alpha NEX-7 can deliver stunning images. But can it respond fast enough in is it intuitive enough to make it a viable option for street photographers, documentary photographers and photojournalists?

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TAGS: street photography,  sony,  system compact,  Sony NEX,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact 

Buying Guide: The Best Advanced Compact Digital Cameras Right Now!

UPDATED FOR SPRING 2012

ArticleThe Best...Right Now Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 26, 2012

The high end of compact cameras with built-in lenses—also known as System, Advanced, or "Posh" compacts—has never been more diverse than it is today. Here's a look at today's top models.


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TAGS: nikon,  canon,  digital camera,  Panasonic,  sony,  system compact,  Leica X1,  Ricoh GXR,  Sony NEX,  Fujifilm X100,  Olympus E-P3 

Canon PowerShot G1 X Digital Camera Review

Can This Compact Camera Deliver DSLR-Quality Images?

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, March 22, 2012

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The Canon PowerShot G1 X is the first compact Canon camera to offer a nearly DSLR-sized sensor, and is a huge leap in the evolution of the company's flagship G line of system compacts. Can it deliver images that would please DSLR users? Let's find out!

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TAGS: cameras,  compact digital camera,  system compact,  Canon G1 X 

Product Review: Nikon 1 V1

This 1's a winner

ArticleMirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compacts Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 28, 2012

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The Nikon 1 V1 bucked conventional wisdom. By introducing a smaller-sensor interchangeable-lens compact camera, Nikon may have caused controversy, but it gave them the opportunity to design an entirely new system from the ground up. Let's see how it worked out for them.

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TAGS: nikon,  system compact,  MILC Mirrorless Interchangeable-Lens Compact,  MILC,  Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Compact,  Nikon 1 

Product Review: Olympus XZ-1

Does its f/1.8 lens make this a posh compact a low-light winner?

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, February 7, 2012

With cell phones offering what many snapshooters see as a reasonable alternative to stand-alone compact cameras, many camera makers are focusing their attention on premium models. The Olympus XZ-1, with its fast f/1.8 lens and slightly larger sensor, is a prime example.

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TAGS: Olympus,  compact digital camera,  system compact,  Product Review 

First Look: Canon PowerShot G1 X

Compact camera with near DSLR-sized sensor

ArticleCompact Digital Cameras Gear Guides & Reviews - by Mason Resnick, January 9, 2012

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With today's announcement, Canon joins the small camera/big sensor revolution. To the surprise of many, they didn't enter the MILC race and instead focused on image quality. taking the high-end G line in a new direction. What does the intriguing G1 X bring to the table?

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TAGS: canon,  compact digital camera,  system compact,  Canon G12,  Canon G1 X 

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