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Interchangeable Lens
Are you ready to take a step up from the limited capabilities of your compact point-and-shoot, but not willing to tote around a large DSLR? The cameras below offer the flexibility of an interchangeable lens system, with full manual features and generally better-than-point-and-shoot performance. They lack the mirror boxes and through-the-lens viewfinders of a true DSLR, but these compact interchangeable lens cameras shoot crisp, clear photos and video despite their small sizes.
1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Panasonic’s 12.1 MP LUMIX DMC-GF3 realizes all the features you want from a larger DSLR interchangeable lens camera, only it accomplishes this in an ultra sleek compact point-and-shoot camera body. The camera is about as wide and tall as a typical smart phone, yet it is lightweight and easy to use. The DMC-GF3 offers many picture modes such as portrait, scenery, architecture, sports, flower, food, objects, night portrait, night scenery, illuminations, baby, pet, party and sunset, which can all be controlled from the ultra-intuitive touch enabled ultra clear LCD screen. Click on the camera icon to view its four stars rating and read further reviews.
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2. Sony Alpha NEX-3
Sony has engineered an amazingly small digital camera that takes incredibly good photographs. The NEX-3 camera has all the quality of a beginner level DSLR in about half the size and weight. The NEX-3 (also check out the NEX-C3) has set itself apart from the world’s smallest interchangeable lens camera with gorgeous HD movies, astounding low-light picture quality, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, breathtaking panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3″ lcd. Click on the camera icon to view its four stars rating and read further reviews.
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3. Olympus PEN E-PL1
The Olympus 12.3 MP PEN E-PL1 series combines technical features in an easy-to-use package that will make capturing your life experiences more fun. The new direct record button makes taking videos easier than ever and the new Live Guide functionality makes it a breeze to learn photography techniques without requiring the skills of a pro shooter. The camera is perfect for someone trying to transition from a point and shoot camera and or just begin photography with a little bit of extra photo pizzazz. The camera comes in a variety of colors. Click on the camera icon to view its four stars rating and read further reviews.
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4. Samsung EV-NX100
The Samsung NX100 14.6-Megapixel Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera packs professional-quality features into a compact size. The i-Function feature lets you adjust composition parameters based on your shooting conditions, and the large, APS-C-size CMOS sensor reproduces rich and natural colors for clear brilliant images. produces rich and natural colors for clear, brilliant images. A large 3-inch display may call for a large camera body, but in fact the NX100 is small and light enough to carry around everywhere you go as it offers exceptional versatility. Click on the camera icon to view its four stars rating and read further reviews.
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5. Olympus PEN E-PM1
Not only is the 12.3 megapixel E-PM1 the smallest and lightest PEN version, but it is also one of the most stylish compact interchangeable lens cameras on the market. The camera comes in white, silver, black, purple and pink. The camera features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease-of-use. Its stylish small size and portability make it the ideal camera for your pocket or purse. The camera is built around E-PM1 camera body and a Micro Four Thirds M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm zoom lens (silver lens). The numerous bells and whistles provide flexibility and creativity, far beyond that of a point and shoot camera. Click on the camera icon to view its four stars rating and read further reviews.
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