Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus OMD EM5 III vs Fuji XT30

In this post I’m going to compare the Panasonic GX9 vs Olympus OMD EM5 III vs Fuji Xt30. As you probably know, I’ve shot Panasonic, Olympus and Fuji cameras for years now, going back to the the Panasonic G3, EM5 and X Pro1. I want a compact and lightweight camera that I can use mainly … Read more

Sony A7R II vs Olympus OMD EM1 II Depth of Field Comparison

sony a7rii vs olympus omd em1 ii

Sony A7R II vs Olympus OMD EM1 II Depth of Field Comparison I just took delivery of a Sony A7R II yesterday with the Zeiss 55mm f/1.8 lens. Part of my decision to buy this combination was to supplement my Olympus OMD EM1 II with a camera with a full frame sensor as I believe … Read more

Olympus OMD EM1 mark II vs Panasonic GH5 for Photography

Photo of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 next to the Panasonic GH5.

Olympus EM1 Mark II vs Panasonic GH5 — 2025 Update Last Updated October 23, 2025:I recently noticed this older post still getting traffic, so I thought it deserved a refresh — especially since it was first published back in January 2018. I still shoot with Olympus (now OM System) as one of my main setups, … Read more

OM System 45mm 1.8 review: Is this the best value portrait lens in the World?

The Olympus 45mm 1.8 lens sat on a balcony by the sea next to the Olympus 25mm 1.8 and 75mm 1.8 lenses.

Update December 2025: Since first owning and reviewing the Olympus 45mm f/1.8 lens so many years ago, a lot has changed. Olympus sold their camera division, and I’ve shot with just about every system from Micro Four Thirds to Medium Format. But one thing hasn’t changed — the OM System 45mm f/1.8 is still among … Read more

Best cameras for Travel Photography 7 Reasons Why Micro 4/3 Kicks Ass

The OM Systems OM-3 camera held in a hand at a bar near a tropical beach in beautiful afternoon sun light.

Update – September 2025: I still shoot with Micro Four Thirds cameras for most of my travel photography — the size, weight, and image quality remain the perfect balance for me. These days I’m using the OM System OM-3, which you can read about in detail here. If you’re looking for something even smaller, my … Read more

Nikon D750 vs D500 vs D7200 ISO comparison

Nikon D750 DSLR on a table.

Last Updated October 23, 2025:This article comes from a time when I regularly shot Nikon DSLRs — and honestly, they’re still fantastic cameras even today. I’ve always had a soft spot for the D7200 and D750: the D7200 for its great handling and ideal size, and the D750 for its incredible high ISO performance at … Read more

A dog is for life not just for Christmas

Yesterday, December 27th I was happily going about my business doing a little work and trying to relax after over-indulging on Christmas day when my partner called me over to her outside the front of our house. I wrongly asumed that she wanted me to help to carry the shopping in. However as I walked … Read more

Nikon D7200 vs Fuji XT2 and Olympus Pen F Shooting a Wedding

A newly-wed Filipino couple photographed while having confetti thrown over them. The photograph is shot in black and white.

Last updated 1st November 2025:It’s funny looking back over this older article now and seeing that these three brands are still the main systems I shoot today. I’m currently using the OM System OM-3, OM-1 Mark II, Fuji X-T5, X100VI, GFX100S, plus the Nikon Z6III and Z8. I still get cold sweats thinking about this … Read more