Update on the Sigma DP2 - Olympus E-P1 Shootout

Update on the Sigma DP2 - Olympus E-P1 Shootout
Friday, September 11, 2009

As some of you know, Sigma has been kind enough to loan me a DP2 for some time now. The DP series is truly unique with only the recently announced Leica X1 presenting a similarly specified competitor in this class.

I had hoped to obtain an Olympus E-P1 and 17mm kit for a direct shootout with the Sigma DP2, and Olympus had assured me that I would have a kit available by the end of August. Unfortunately they don't yet have one for us, and I don't want to keep folks waiting any longer. Therefore I'll be doing a shootout based review of the Sigma DP2 using other cameras for comparison, namely the Panasonic GH1 with M. Zuiko 17/2.8, Ricoh GRD III, and Nikon D5000. If I can get an Canon S90 before the GRD III has to go back to Japan, I'll do a separate shootout between those two exciting compacts.

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NoMilkToday · 812 weeks ago

Great Amin. I expect a thrilling shootout. I bet on the DP2 when light is good and things don't move; otherwise I expect the D5000 to take the trophy home by people with big pockets. For normal people: take the GRD III and be happy (cause you always can have your cam with you). Have fun and shoot some pretty babes.

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Robert · 812 weeks ago

Looking forward to this shootout. I'm shooting with the DP2 for a few weeks now, and I have to say I'm pleasantly surprised.

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Jaladhi · 812 weeks ago

I too am looking forward to the shootout. I have a DP1 and I like it a lot. At the base ISO, I expect the GH1 to be pretty good. D5000 should put out some great JPEGs and high ISO shots. I personally think DP2 photos in the right light just have a special quality to them with a nice edge separation, smooth rendition of tonal values, and dare I say, "Kodachrome" like colors.

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