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Panasonic Lumix G1

Launched 2008

The world’s first mirrorless camera of its kind, the G1 celebrated its tenth birthday late last year. It arrived with a fresh 12.1MP Four Thirds sensor and a new lens mount, although it also maintained compatibility with existing Four Thirds lenses through an optional adapter. While the low-resolution sensor and lack of video recording show its age, its influence can still be seen in today’s G-series models.

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Launched 2012

Olympus’s digital revival of its OM film SLRs started with the E-M5, the de-facto flagship in the series until the launch of the OM-D E-M1 in late 2013. Inside

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