Low noise in Olympus XZ-2

The dpreview site had published "real world" samples from the latest advanced compact camera from Olympus, XZ-2. While the full review of the camera is not available yet, according to comment from the dpreview member the noise level is significantly lower compared to the previous model, XZ-1, despite of having a slightly smaller sensor and higher pixel count. The camera is now also has better user interface. However, Nikon P7700 with its new bright lens looks like a very strong competitor. It is really handy to have 200mm at f/4.

I am not in the marked for an advanced compact camera. I guess Fuji X10 will hold quite well in term of noise against Oly XZ-2 but frankly I don't care. With bright lens and optical image stabilisation I don't need a very high iso with Fuji X10. I do not shoot action very often.

In some sense, Fujifilm X10 is a unique camera. It is very appealing to some people. It is not just about the image quality. It is very pleasant camera to use. You see the camera, and you want to take it in your hands and go shooting. It small enough to be with you in most situations. It seems that I got hooked on Fujifilm cameras after the X10 :)

Swamp lily, from Amaryllidaceae family | Fuji X10