The TRUTH about the MICRO FOUR THIRDS System (M4/3 vs Full Frame)

I want to address the phrase "half the size of full frame" mentioned in the video since some of you are commenting about it. First off, I should have been more clear and said, "the diagonal measurement is half the size of a full frame sensor." I naturally omitted it because when it comes to imaging, size typically refers to the dimensions, not the area. So a few of you are commenting about how the area of the m43 sensor is actually more like 25% the size of full frame, and you are correct, but that fact is kind of irrelevant when it comes to doing calculations. - m43 diagonal x 2 = full frame diagonal because it's half the size - m43 focal length x2 = equivalent full frame focal length - m43 aperture x2 = equivalent aperture of full frame for DoF - m43 ISO x 2^2 = equivalent noise levels on full frame (You multiply by crop factor squared because of the way SnR is compounded.) Basically we are talking halfs and doubles, because the important information is a multiple of 2. Yes the area is 4 times bigger on full frame, but that number isn't important to the calculations.

I'm 82 yrs old and in my time I went from view cameras to the gh5. Everytime I got a little older and weaker a new lighter system came about. In another 5 years I'll need something lighter bu for the gh5 which I'm still using professionally is just fine. Enjoyed your video.

I am an older computer engineer with all the traditional Engineering training. So math, sizes, and proportions are all intuitive to me. But even with this background I was blown away about how extremely helpful your screen resizing was. Great job! I really enjoyed it so I clicked your like button twice. Oh wait....

Another advantage of MFT is with in-body image stabilization. An MFT sensor is about 25% of the mass of a full-frame sensor, and consequently can be physically positioned much more accurately (using the same amount of battery power). IBIS handheld video on Lumix cameras is noticeably smoother than footage produced by Sony full-frame cameras. Battery life is also significantly longer on MFT cameras.

It’s 2019 and I just bought a GH5, my first 4/3 camera. Absolutely love this beast, especially for video. I’ve just started my journey with it, but I’m really blown away with all the video options and the image quality.

probably the, clearest, most accurate, least amount of BS, presentation of micro 4/3 I've ever seen on YT. Especially liked real world comparison to other formats, such as full-frame Sonys. Well done! I subscribed. The other thing about Panasonic and m4/3 is that it forces Sony to continually up their game. I think it's taking them so long to release the a7Smk3 because they know they have to hit Panny's new benchmarks.

Dude I subscribed based on the effort you put into this video alone. It's nice to finally see a channel that isn't afraid of diving deep into the nerdy details of camera's.

Nice math breakdown. Makes as much sense as the Farenheit scale!

I switched from a Canon 70D to an Olympus E-M5ii and absolutely love it. Having a toddler, I realised I was quickly tiring of carrying around my Canon (with a standard 2.8 constant zoom) around all day, and often it stayed in my bag which made the camera a bit pointless. With the E-M5ii I have so many options! I can whack on the 12-40 2.8 Pro zoom and add a larger grip and have a do-it-all camera, or I can pop on a prime, put another in my pocket and have a tiny camera that weight almost nothing! So many M4/3 lenses are amazingly sharp wide open, something you can't always say about the lenses on larger systems especially in the same price range. I must admit I have been tempted by Fuji recently, they have some excellent and affordable primes and their cameras just LOOK amazing as well. I think 2019 is going to be a big year for M4/3, and I think it needs to be to ensure they remain competitive.

What attracted me to the m4/3 is that • it can be small and casual, • it can be robust and dedicatedly professional • 4:3 format is optically more efficient than 3:2 formats • lenses are smaller but optically less compromised than 3:2 counterparts • lenses need less glass surface, which means better price; thinner elements, which means better colour reproduction, better micro-contrast, less weight, faster AF. • magnification this system offers is sufficient for 99.5% of all enlargements. • future m4/3 sensors will only be better, but FF lenses will never be smaller, better or more affordable than their best m4/3 counterparts. • in terms of quality, m4/3 always gives more for the same money. In short, the m4/3 is the smartest digital camera system. Many FF systems will die out because they are redundant and uneconomical, but m4/3 will stay because it is unique. Thank you Olympus and Panasonic.

This was awesome! In terms of impact for me personally m43 changed everything. I've gone from chasing new new new new to actually concentrating on my photography and worrying about gear much less. And it's helped tremendously with video. Omg. ❤️

This guy's content is solid, he deserves just about 10 times more subscribers.

I love some of the replies about this great video . When working professionally in photography we didn’t say let’s ditch the 35mm cameras because we now had medium format, or 5x4 s, as every camera has its uses, and strengths, and the size of the camera body and format, is certainly a large part of it . I did love the guy in the comments who said that we are getting obsessed with this ridiculous thing called bokeh, he’s right this is a “tech head “mentality not an art mentality. When people don’t know what to point their cameras at, they talk about Fxxxing gear ... a real bloke thing. Some fabulous comments, and a superb commentator Gerald Undone. He’s what is missing on YT !!

I switched to Micro 4/3 in March when I bought an OM-D E-M1 Mark II. That thing was a game changer. I had been a loyal Canon user for a decade, but my 6D was showing its age and I wanted a 24-70 lens. I basically said, “Why not?!” and sold off the Canon gear. The size and weight are perfect and the quality is just as sharp as anything I’ve ever seen. The stigma towards anything that’s not Full Frame is sickening once you see what these are capable of.

By FAR the best explanation I have seen online on such a fundamental topic - thank you VERY much!

Thank you for a thorough , professional, relevant and impartial track of the micro four thirds advantages. Choosing the right camera to access the right lenses is problematic in terms of future proofing and I really appreciate good information from proven operators. Great delivery!

I know this video is old but it makes me sad to see the comments trying so hard to call you out for something or demanding you redo the video. This content is completely free, unbiased, and correct. I recognize how much effort you put into making these videos for us and I'm sure I speak for many when I say we appreciate you!

One of the most impressive Vlogs I've ever watched. Editing 10/10 and amazed at how fast yet clear the delivery is!

I love the benefits of the m43 system. All my shooting is outdoor and travel stuff for the large depth of field and slower auto-focus were never problems. The large depth of field is actually a benefit when doing hyper-focal shots because I can get the depth of field of a DSLR can but do it at a much smaller f/stop for much faster shutter speeds. I can handhold shots at my lens' "sweetspot" what most DSLR users will need a Tripod and f/22 for. Plus it's awesome being able to shrink down a camera setup to something that you can take backpacking with you.

Personally I love all the features that my G9 has and I purchased it a week ago and I have no regrets, till this day in early 2020 there is no camera that can do everything or more than the G9 in both video and photo to me, anyways great video Gerald 👌🏻