Best TINY Landscape camera kits for all budgets!

[@JohanKhoo]

Although I'm usually a street photographer, on my hikes in Japan and the UK, the Oly Zuiko Pro 12-40 f/2.8 on everything from my EM5 Mk1, Lumix GM5, Lumix GX80, and now the EM1 Mk2 has been outstanding. I pair it with and older and good Panny 7-14mm ultrawide. Keep fighting the MFT fight!

[@trulsdirio]

I love my EM-1 II. I get all the sealing and ruggedness I need, great phase detection autofocus for doing things other than landscape, competent video capabilities, but gain live composite and long exposures (the G90 does that) and focus stacking (the G9 does that) in one body. Dynamic range is on par with and ISO performance slightly better than a G9 according to the available measurements. All for the same money as a G9. For me it is the best all round package!

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

My super small landscape kit is the Olympus OMD E-M5 weather sealed and the Olympus 12-50mm kit lens weather sealed. I do like vertical grips so I always keep mine on but you can remove it or just not buy one and its even smaller.

[@stuartriley]

Emily, Wow! You hit the nail on the head with this content on landscape photography. You were both very creative and non-biased on lenses and camera bodies with costs, weather sealing, uses, AND what features you found useful. ❤🎉.

[@sue.Hoo123]

Yes please review the GX8 👍. Would be a serious contender when my LX100 bites the dust as a travel camera as it has that extending evf?

[@martingreenberg870]

I too would like to see a GX8 review. Just purchased a GX9 with the Panasonic 12-60mm lens. I like primes but on a recent trip to NYC for a week of street photography found this lens very versatile. I wonder if I made a mistake purchasing the 9 vs. the 8. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@blueserpentmedia3066]

Love the video and appreciate so many cameras to cover it is easy to miss one however i think you missed the EM1 mkii in the sub £500 range used. Keep up the good work, your enthusiasm is infectious x

[@garycasey7986]

My usual M43 lanscape kit is my E-M1 ii and Olympus 14-150mm and 9-18mm lenses. For bad weather I take my 12-40 Pro. My smallest/lightest kit is a GX80, Lumix 12-32mm, Oly 40-150mm and maybe Lumix 14mm in a Tomtoc sling rather than a camera bag. This kit works for city break photography too.

[@bradleyeid9260]

Many of the kits you suggested would also work for a compact, weather-sealed urban travel kit. Rain days occurred during my overseas urban travels. Since my time was limited, I could not wait for a sunny day to take photos.

[@MoarenaZ]

Very useful information in this video, I like too the m.zuiko 12-50mm f3.5-6.3, also it have electronic zoom (for video) and macro capabilities (at 43mm) with the 9-18mm f3.5-5.6 and the oly EM1M2 for years was my hiking setup, now I get the OM-5 with the pana.Leica 9mm and the m.zuiko 12-45mm f4 a more lighter and compact hiking setup. Saludos from Mexico City.

[@BladesOfMunch]

I don't even need a landscape set up. I'm here because it's Emily and MFT.

[@joshuahoggard583]

Same lol. I shoot just portrait.

[@rosac9331]

Great video, just commenting to say I'd love a gx8 review and maybe an updated gx80 review too!

[@TheFalleg]

So your Dad made those pics with a G80 and a kit lens? He must be REALLY talented. RESPECT

[@Mihazero]

I am not a M4/3 photographer, but i love watching your videos. I am recently leaning towards smaller cameras and this is wealth of knowledge also, so fun to watch. Keep doing what you are doing because will keep watching.

[@darrenbrown7037]

I’m so excited I got into photography last year with a pen ep-3 (which I still love and use), but recently bought an M5 for $100 in great shape. I wanted more of a multi day hiking camera. This channel is very fun and inspiring, it gets me so excited to go out and take some pics!! It also helps people realize there are a a lot of amazing cameras for not much money, you don’t need to spend your savings account to take great pictures! Thank you!

[@ryankwan1934]

My tiny landscape and macro kit is a GM5 with 9mm f/1.7, 60mm f/2.8 and a tiny tripod. Having said that, G9 all day for an affordable landscape body. Pixel shift with motion compensation is yummy.

[@JeevesTCW]

Surprised by the enthusiasm for the Leica 12-60, Whilst it was a step up from kit/budget zooms, I found it didn't compare in IQ to the Leica 8-18, let alone some of the Leica primes of course. As the late David Thorpe once said "I found it to be a compromise in everything except build quality" (regarding the 12-60, in his 8-18 review). If you want a small weather sealed Landscape lens with top IQ for a zoom I doubt you can beat the Olympus 12-45 f4 (and no Im not an Oly lens fan all my lenses are Pana Leica)

[@nomievlah429]

I have the Olympus 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 and absolutely love it! Got it secondhand for about AUS$160 which is just under €100. Glad to see it’s still getting some recognition.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Bargain!!!!

[@JensMHA]

As always, good video! The G90 is one of several odd ones in the Lumix line-up (and yes, G100 I am looking at you) with the price being higher than the what was the going rate for the G9 upon release, and keeping the price high for the duration of its sales periode. I got my G9 for €920, and what I somewhat fancied based on size was the G90 which then was at €1300, so scored a G90 second hand later, but was then spoilt rotten by the joystick on the G9... Somewhat the same with the very much less than fully featured G100, too small a step up price-vise to the very well featured EM5MkIII, which shares the same size and weight as the G100. 😮

[@WhiteWulfe]

I would LOVE to see you review the GX8!

[@anguscleary3830]

Great video thank and lovely photos. I try and go for an even lighter combo. Olympus PM2 (£80) and a 12mm f2 olymps lens. Clips onto a my belt so i hardly know it is there. Also carry a 1-300 in my rucksack plus a viewfinder in case i see any wildlife. It works OK,

[@frankinblackpool]

I have a GH6 and a second-hand G9. When November rolls around and I get my hands on a shiny new G9ii, then I will be getting rid of my GH6 instantly. However I will be keeping my second-hand G9 as it is just phenomenal for image quality. I'm just upset that it does not come with vLog or even vLog lite. 😭😭 I'm so glad that MFT is alive and kicking as I've ploughed a king's ransom into MFT glass.

[@MicroFourNerds]

G9ii club!!!! 🙌 I haven't pre ordered mine yet but I really need to!

[@frankinblackpool]

@@MicroFourNerds you mean you had to give it back?

[@MicroFourNerds]

@frankinblackpool I still have it now but it will be going back in the next few weeks 😭

[@frankinblackpool]

@@MicroFourNerds Do you have any back channels with other big hitters who joined you to Tokyo? For the free loan of a camera and a modest amount of views they are getting quite a lot of publicity/marketing for very little Promotion Advertising budget. Just a random thought. 🫣🫣

[@cityproofdad]

im still rocking on gx80 and tz90 its a ok for what i do my set up was less the 300 quit with kit lens 12-32

[@BobDiaz123]

I switched the M4/3s earlier this year, so it was fun to take my Panasonic G95 on vacation with the 12-60mm kit lens, along with the Panasonic 9mm F1.7 lens, and the Panasonic 100-300mm lens. In Full Frame, the weight of the equivalent lenses would have been a killer, but I found that running around with M4/3s equipment was not an issue. Even in poor lighting, the G95 gave me far better results than what I was expecting.

[@ChrisLavenderinhd]

GX8 review? Yes please! This camera needs some love ❤️ 📷

[@009Razz]

Love the G80! Excellent camera

[@MicroFourNerds]

So underrated!!

[@hood1148]

please do a review of camera options for lightbox product photography..... i'm so confused about what to buy

[@rochellevenables2427]

Definitely love a gx8 review as well please

[@MyLifeFrAiurGaming]

GH6 is going for 1200euros on mpb in europe, lower than GH5II somehow, crazy! Also leica 12-60 was 900euro back when i got it 2 years ago, i'm glad the price has gone down now to about 4-500euro so that more ppl can afford this wonderful lens!

[@alanneilson6811]

An enjoyable video as always got a few that were on your list the G80 body wise and the 9-18 olympus although don't use to much these days and the 6mm lawoa which I really enjoy using.

[@garmit61]

I’d certainly be interested in a review of the GX8. I owned the Oly EP3 and OMD E5 at the same time. If you put the two side but side theres hardly any difference in size. Add the EVF to the EP3 and it becomes less pocketable than the E5. Paired with the 17mm or 45mm olympus lens and they both take fabulous shots.

[@gordon3988]

Fun as always…great choices but surprised your OM 5 not on the list! Small and light = travel friendly, but then I realized the budget cap which certainly makes the em5iii the better choice.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Yes that was the only reason - it definitely fits the bill! I'd probably put it at the end with the g9ii "ideal" options!

[@gordon3988]

@@MicroFourNerds the OM5 (and OM1) is on sale at B&H (US) for $300 off, so about $899. Very tempting! I haven’t seen you use your much so curious if you enjoy? In my case, 50/50 photo/video, but casual video only.

[@BrianMosleyUK]

Pixel 8 Pro will be my next robust, waterproof pocket able landscape cam

[@MicroFourNerds]

Ya know, just come back from safari and we had two people in the car just using their phones. Some of their photos were astounding!

[@TheFuzzyskwerl]

So happy every time your videos pop up. Great content, fantastic delivery and always such great topics. Thank you! P.s. I’m a fan of Olympus em5 mark 3 with pro lenses. Bit exp but great image stabilisation so less need for tripod in all lighting conditions.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thanks so much! 🙏

[@stuartzimmermann4180]

Getting the g80 next month . So excited iv3 only had a sony bridge camera to practice on but been told by quite a few people that have a good eye and my edits are good and want something good and rugged as i love nature and wildlife . Been a fan for a while. Love your content

[@vbs1979]

I use Oly EPM1 with 20mm

[@jasonnewton9889]

So many camera and lenses to lust for! But, so little cash left! I've shaken up my collection thanks to MPB and Emily. That which I did not love enough went in trade for some little gems to fill my travel kit for Africa. Two tiny pocket cameras (Lumix ZS80 for my wife, ZS100 for me) and Sony RX10iv replace some heavy hardware. Total kit weight 3.9 pounds/1779 grams. After trading some Very NICE glass for my Africa kit, what did I keep? The lovely G9 with the 14-140mm and 100-300mm lenses. While the G9 is weather proof, the two lenses are splash and dust proof. After much tado about the G9ii, I realized that the G9 with the 14-140mm and 100-300mm lenses does most of what I want AND the cost right now for this kit of camera and lenses is comparable to the G9ii body alone. If you don't need all the bells and whistles of the G9ii, the G9 with 14-140/100-300m lenses is a fabulous m43 system at a great price for those who want premium kit! But, Emily did tempt me...again! Lumix GX8🙂

[@AprilClayton]

It would be so incredible to have a shared photography experience with a parent. Stunning photos. I’ve become a full frame snob as of late, but all I can think about is how great the micro 4/3 cameras do for landscapes.

[@raksh9]

The original EM5 was what I bought after a particularly rainy day stopped me from shooting. Olympus reps back then would pour a glass of water over it as a demo of water resistance. The G9 is my main camera these days, but I still have the EM5.

[@davidlewis1787]

Pentax KP small weather sealed, great IQ, low light, IBIS and lovely

[@thedarkslide]

It’s almost a crime not to mention the E-M1 classic, it sells for less than $300 now and easily beats anything else in that budget range for landscape photography.

[@martingreenberg870]

I purchased an EM1Mii for $300. The same with the Olympus 12-40mm pro. GREAT prices! Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@thedarkslide]

@@martingreenberg870 Really good deal indeed!!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Also a very good option thanks for mentioning it!!

[@heavenpuertorico]

Thank you for your recommendations , Emily! I have been using the new panasonic 9mm and as you called “rectilinear” and love it. On my last two trips is almost on my camera all the times although the 35-100 is a great choice! I am considering the new G9 II or the Leica Q3. Let’s see what the future present. My best to you and spontaneity and smile fresh fun conversation Emily! From Puerto Rico !

[@ofmetalphilosophy4837]

I think it's unfair to overlook the magnificent 14-140 3.5/5.6 II The lens has very good close up and magnification. And it's the most versatile lens here.

[@HugoVarvoglis]

Agree, this is the swiss army knife in a lens, one lens that do it all, love it.

[@bastian.michel]

Does the AF do well in video?

[@HugoVarvoglis]

​@@bastian.michel I use it with a GH5 that doesn't have a reliable AF so I can't judge, the only think I can say is that works better that other lenses I have.

[@ofmetalphilosophy4837]

why would it not? @@bastian.michel

[@MicroFourNerds]

Very good option actually and it's basically the same size as the 12-35mm 2.8!

[@mikejankowski6321]

That was lively, bubbly,, and fun! Great info, nicely broken up into budget categories, well presented and comprehensive. You also have really nice images to illustrate your points.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you!!

[@alexwade9921]

The Panasonic Leica 8-18mm f2.8-4 would be worth a mention for the ‘money no object’ G9ii setup. I use mine all the time. Wonderful.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Such a good lens! Just a bit bulky I thought for this list. But soooo good for landscapes!!!

[@mikeg2916]

Happy New Year Emily!!!! I love your videos and your sense of humor. I'm looking for a small backpack for my Olympus gear, but I'm not sure what I should consider. There are so many to choose from. I'm like you as far as not spending a lot. I bought all my gear from MPB. They are awesome.

[@nix123ism]

I have an Olympus 14-150 mk 2 lens which is pretty cheap and weather sealed, wonder why it wasn't mentioned, is a great all round lens...

[@kophotograph1803]

I have bought the Olympus 9-18mm for 200€. A massive steal. Such a great lens and perfectly tiny for my Lumix gx80.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Bargain!!!!!!

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

Think of weather sealing like sink handle in your kitchen. You can turn the water on and off for years and then one day it starts leaking. That's the rubber stoppers wearing out.

[@MicroFourNerds]

That's a great analogy!

[@ianparr1533]

Traditionally, landscape photography involves using chunky tripods and filters so the advantages of tiny cameras and lenses are somewhat lost. Personally, I find the E-M1 mkii and 12-40 f/2.8 are a good compromise for both tripod work, 'coz it's tough without being overly hefty, and for hand-held because of the amazing IBIS and great lens performance.

[@michaelbruchas6663]

You need to talk about getting 4/3rds lenses converted down to micro 4/3rds. Had 4/3rds used LUMIX body first. Cheaper cost if you don’t care about weight - with adapters carrying over aperture and auto-focus.

[@TheRealMarxz]

surprised there's no mention of the Oly 7-14 2.8 - a stunner - I loathed lugging it around for 5 months of travel... until I needed to shoot in a tight spot in less than perfect light (ie early morning and evening landscapes, indoors, or even in dark laneways) and then it became my favourite lens ever.... until it came off and I had to lug it around again, bloody big heavy stupidly good, but crazy expensive for a "just a holiday not a photography trip" purchase

[@DJColinCook]

Great video, Emily and good fun to watch. I notice you didnt mention the teeny weeny 12-32 pancake which is actually pretty good for landscape (and street) as well as being cheap as chips at MPB. Thats the thing with MFT - the choices are endless and there's something for everyone!

[@MicroFourNerds]

It's such a good lens! But no weather sealing unfortunately but it is stabilised. I've loved that lens particularly with the lumix g100 - such a tiny and light combo!!

[@samohara5187]

I was extremely lucky to get a G9 for £310 about a month back. Already proving its worth even with mostly stock lenses (and that 12-60mm), so might use some of the savings there for a lens upgrade from your choices!

[@bastian.michel]

a steal!

[@martingreenberg870]

Well done! Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@MicroFourNerds]

Wow!

[@tomcologne5228]

I hope you were able to do some twisting by the pool. Thank you for this super nice, entertaining and very informative video. I tried BIF for the first time this week with my old G9 and the panaleica 50-200, well, you're right our European birds are just too small ;-)

[@juliette-mansour]

Emily, I get so excited when your new videos pop up! However, they are dangerous 😂. I thought the GX-8 was 16 megapixels? I got the GX-9 recently and thought the reason I chose it was because of the bump to 20. I returned it though. Sadly, it was too similar to my Fuji X-t30ii for street, which was the purpose. I love the Panasonic colors SOOC though! I have yet to play with an Olympus digital camera though. I have loads of 35mm lenses and the OM-1 SLR so interested…. Maybe the em-5 iii for landscapes and a little birding. So much fun isn’t it?

[@martingreenberg870]

I purchased a Panasonic GX9 with the kit 12-60mm lens. The kit lens is very flexible and does dual stabilization. LOVE the L monochrome D film simulation. Very small and light. Has the tilty screen. A very nice body. I have the XT30. It does lack IBIS. Both are fine bodies. I’m looking at the GX8. It is larger than the G9. I like that it has an audio jack. Oh, the GX definitely has the 20mg sensor. Honestly I don’t see the difference between the 16 and 20 mp sensors as I don’t crop. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@markbaigent8373]

Interesting video 👏👏👏👏 I would interested in a comparison of APSC lenses compared in size and weight to micro four thirds. I have a Fuji xt2 with 18-55 and 55-200. But I am not sure about upgrading to the xt5, I am thinking about a LUMIX G9-2 for the computational options and the long reach lenses. 🤔😵‍💫

[@andynicholson5324]

Hi there tempted by the 4/3 currently have Pentax k30 weather sealed along with weather sealed lenses

[@dominiclester3232]

Nice roundup, thanks! Ps. The sound was a tad dull, over compressed perhaps?

[@ignatiussariputra]

Please make for travel & environment potrait setup

[@busydadscooking001]

I have a gx85 (us market name), and while that's a stupid value as well, I suspect it's worth sourcing a gx8 for some of the upgrades if the price difference isn't too big.

[@kenrobinson9989]

Hi. My question is. I have bought the G90 quite recently and I think the screen seems a bit "dull" to me, do you think this as well? I am comparing it to my G9 and my (GX9 sold that for the G90) and also to my pocket TZ200, and my GX8 sold that as well. Thanks Ken.

[@sierragold]

This is such a great channel!

[@brenteverett80]

I've watched this video probably 6 times now. I want to dive into landscape photography and I'm considering two cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 or the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II. Advice before I purchase?

[@MicroFourNerds]

Can't go wrong with either! They're both very similar spec wise. I went with the gx8 simply because I prefer the lumix menu systems and find them a bit more intuative, but that is totally down to personal preference. Both tick all the boxes you need. Completely superficially, the olympus is a much prettier camera!

[@marzatomika]

Gx8 review plz

[@Frank-lu9yw]

Beautiful review. What do you think is the best all-round lens to pair with my g90? I generally photograph family and landscapes. Thank you

[@MicroFourNerds]

I'd probably say the lumix leica 12-60?? F2.8-f4 lens, its one of my all time faves and very versatile!!

[@bastian.michel]

I love your videos with mpb. Although I have to say that for someone with GAS (Gear Akquisition Syndrome) its dangerous to watch 😆

[@martingreenberg870]

Amen brother. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@MicroFourNerds]

Haha I'm so happy you find them helpful!

[@stevegodsell]

Olympus EM1mkii with 12-40 f2.8 or 12-45 f4? Probably never really anything else, freeze proof, dust proof, etc……well maybe the Lumix 20mm as well

[@richardsavill6123]

Love the videos Emily, recently found the channel and hooked! I’m thinking of getting the em 5 mkii as a small weather sealed body. I spend a lot of time outdoors in Scotland and mainly will be shooting landscape, but also “environmental portraits” especially climbers taken up close (so need a wide angle to get the feel of the environment and also frame the subject). I’ll be operating in Scottish wind, rain, snow so don’t want to fork out loads to then break the lens. But ideally it will be able to stuff in a pocket or down a jacket and climb with it, so I was thinking about the pancakes like the 14-42, do you have any recommendations? Thanks again, keep up the great work!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Great choice on the camera! I'm not sure If the pancake lenses are also weather sealed, and you'd need both to be sealed if youre in tricky weather. The olympus 8-25mm f4 would cover all your bases for landscapes, but it isn't really too "tiny" . You'd get away with the pancake lens fine so long as you put your camera safely away if it rained

[@richardsavill6123]

@@MicroFourNerds amazing, thanks for taking the time to respond with options, much appreciated!

[@TheGazmondo]

Brilliant!!

[@StarrysLostandFound]

Great gear review. Thanks for the video.

[@william240]

Did the g9 increase in price? I got it for sub £500 (£485) not long ago in good condition.

[@MicroFourNerds]

I think it may dip again now the mkii is announced! 🤞

[@matthieuzglurg6015]

just coming in to say you probably missed the best ever value in all of the micro four thirds world : the Olympus E-M1 mark II ! Basically an E-M5 mark III, slightly older, with better specs (larger battery, better burst rates), phase detect AF, 20MP sensor, probably the best wearhter sealing of any MFT camera short of the E-M1 mark III, E-M1X and OM-1, EXCEPTIONAL grip and overall ergonomics and you can get it for under 500€. It's also smaller than the G9 which was it's Lumix "competitor" at the time, but doesn't skimp on the good stuff (IBIS, OLED EVF, touch screen ect) In my opinion, if you get the E-M1ii, it doesn't get much better later on in the whole of MFT... the OM-1 adds a stacked sensor, and the G9ii adds 5 more megapixels but in the grand scheme of things none of those will really help you get better images. If you can't catch what you want to cath with teh 18fps burst and the 20MP of the E-M1ii, the problem lies behind the camera.

[@DuniaKita19]

Olympus EPL-6 just 80$ like new... i love it :)

[@MicroFourNerds]

Bargain!!!!! 🎉

[@jonathanscherer8567]

As much negativity as there is when it comes to CDAF, the G90 has far less focus points than the G9. I'd suggest the G9 over the G90. It's just not worth going back to a model from 6 years ago if you're going to limit the already limited autofocus as it is. I find that even in photography the PDAF of the Olympus cameras is definitely a worthwhile consideration. Many will say it's more important for video, but it does make a difference. I had a Panasonic G7 for years that could fail me at the worst times when it came to autofocus. I didn't even try to us C-AF. I realize that's an even more dated model, but it was a good camera in spite of its weak points.

[@carlosroldan8910]

Will the LUMIX 12-35mm 2.8 MKI work with my Olympus OM-D EM10 Mark IV? If not, can you recommend the best/most compact lens for travel?

[@MicroFourNerds]

It will work 😁

[@carlosroldan8910]

unrelated question, but always happy to increase your YT engagement :) Will ANY M. Zuiko lenses fit any of Olympus’ old film cameras? M1, M2, M10? Curious!

[@archstanton1628]

The 12-50 deserved more time spent on it, weather sealed, manual clutch, macro button, assignable function button, internal zoom.

[@bigrobotnewstoday1436]

Your Dad kind of looks like Rob Trek. LOL. Must be something that people that look the same shoot M43. LOL

[@ofmetalphilosophy4837]

Hahaha.

[@Autotrope]

The lack of 1080p on the E-M5 put me off as I would want to be able to do at least a little video, otherwise that thing is a steal. Unless anyone knows if that can be tricked/hacked into giving progressive video at 1080 somehow..

[@bastian.michel]

You may recommend this video to James Popsys 😆

[@mikejankowski6321]

Only drawback...no sheep!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Sheep for scale!!! 🐑 😂

[@justanothernoobe]

Gotta be honest ... your content is awesome BUT ... can't help but wonder if your viewpoint is being skewed by sponsorship because MPD's 2nd hand prices are on par with brand new. Which just doesn't compute. Seriously, you can buy cheaper on ebay but with the benefit of confidence from their rating across x number of reviews. (I just did this last night and saved a hundred quid for an M.Zuiko 40-150mm /f2.8 PRO lens. Plus the ebay price included all taxes and shipping ... which MPD does not). I suspect that the "used market" is just a tough place to operate in - I've had disappointing experiences with KEH Cameras in the US where the item received just didn't quite live up to the standard they described it as. So whether it's price or quality ... I think that some of these operators need to really work on their value proposition. Otherwise, totally love LOVE L.O.V.E. your content and the way you so generously share your advice 😁😁👍👍👍