Camera Advice
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Well if its interchangeable lenses you want in a compact system, then the following systems are viable -
The Sony Nex (nex 3, nex 5)
The Samsung NX (nx5, nx10, nx11)
Panasonic Micro Four thirds (GF1, Gf2, G1, G2, G10, GH1, GH2)
Olympus Micro Four thirds (EP1, EP2, Epl1, Epl2)
Ricoh is an option also.The sony nex system carries an excellent a-psc size sensor achieving high iso equal to that of a 550d / d5000. But the nex series interface is somewhat dumbed down and v v clunky. the lenses are also not great. And no electronic view finder. Also due to the larger sensor size the lens mount diameter is larger which in turn makes for larger and heavier lenses.
The Samsung series are pretty crap, it has a bigger sensor than micro four thirds cameras but manages ot produce much worse images, and the quality control on their lenses are so up and down. The ergonomics are great though.
If its a compact DSLR experience you want (view finder in body and grip) then the panasonic G1, G2, G10, Gh1 and GH2 are the ideal choices. The olympus pens have an additional attachable EVF (electronic view finder) which is excellent quality, and it makes the camera set up a modular system, but its expensive (£180).
Ive covered the differences between Lumix G serives vs the olmpus pen series in the other topic. Its roughly:
Pen has IBIS, slightly better out of cam jpegs, more aggressive noise reduction on jpegs.
Pana has sharper lenses (but these can go on the pens), faster autofocus (80% due to lenses), generally better build quality and they respond quicker.If video is important to you, you will want a GH1 or GH2. The GH2 is better in a lot of ways than the GH1, here are some of its features -
40 shots a second @ 2MP
high iso is excellent for the sensor size (not quite 550d but close)
the incredible Extra tele conversion mode (2.6x zooming with no quality loss in video)
faster auto focus
better finish on the cam too (not really important but hey)
higher iso video is much clearer
video is slightly sharper tooMicro Four thirds is an excellent system, but if you are crazy about depth of field, its not gonna get the DOF your dslr got. Smaller sensor means wider DOF.
A f1.4 lens on an aps-c sensor is shallower than a f1.4 on m43. No where really mentions this and naturally its hard to find side by side comparisons.I have a Lumix GF1 + 20mm f1.7 lens and i love it, its built like a tank. the lens is excellent, its known for its incredible sharpness.
Remember the panasonic 14-45mm is sharper than the newer panasonic 14-42mm.
There are also loads of old 1980's lens for cheap on ebay that can attach via an adapter. i got an old macro for £50, an f1.8 50mm for £20, all manual control of course.
Oh and the GF2 produces images almost identical to the GF1, there are really no differences in image output, i find its smaller body more awkward to use tbh.
Good luck with your search :)