The Olympus XZ-1 offers 10 megapixel resolution on a 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor that is slightly larger than that of the Canon and Nikon competition and can capture images in RAW, JPEG or RAW/JPEG combinations. The Olympus XZ-1's (so-called) dual image stabilised (sensor shift plus ISO boost doesn't really count) 4x optical zoom boasts a focal range equivalent to a wide 28mm to 112mm in 35mm film terms, so it's useful for landscapes and group portraits and again comparable with its aforementioned rivals in that respect. Macro close ups at as near as 1cm from a given subject are possible too.
Most control of the Olympus XZ-1 setting is conducted via the function menu, accessed by pressing the 'OK' button. This lists 12 of the most frequently changed settings, split over two pages. Most of the really key settings (ISO, White Balance, Picture Mode and Image Size/Quality) are on the first page. The menu returns to the last-used setting, so if you're trying to fine-tune flash output, you don't have to scroll up and down to find it.
The back of the Olympus XZ-1 has controls neatly laid out to the right of the 3-inch LCD. A dedicated video-recording key is located right below the mode dial, and there is a rubbery patch for users to place their thumb when holding the camera. The accessory port is placed above the display, and it's the same one used on the E-PL2 and E-P2. Olympus XZ-1 Price is around $500, just find the best deal for this compact digital camera
The Olympus XZ1 feels like a good, solid move for its maker, and in helping the brand stay competitive and moreover relevant, it deserves to do well. Olympus has come lately to the high performance compact party, so it's just as well that its arrival is with a product that should be awarded a degree of fanfare.
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