Reghardware tested the new Panasonic G2. This is just a test with a pre-production camera so you should expect some improvements until the final release in May/June.

Check it out: http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2010/03/08/preview_camera_panasonic_dmc_g2/

A very nice article has been published by Focus Numerique. The google english translation is available here. They try some unusual combinations like the Olympus Pen E-P2 and a Jupiter 85mm f/2   or the E-P2 and 60 years old Elmar 35mm f/3.5.

A very similar article has beenw ritten bei enfoquemanual.com (written in spanish and english!)

And teh review is available here:
The Pier: Test shots done with Noktor F0.95 50mm with Panasonic GF1 from Philip Bloom on Vimeo.

http://philipbloom.co.uk/2010/03/10/review-of-noktor-f0-95-hyperprime-50mm-lens-for-micro-four-thirds/

The japanese website DC.watch.impress tested the Olympus E-PL1.

Reminder:
Few days ago we posted following new Olympus E-PL1 reviews:
1) Photographyblog posted a 8 page long review! Click here: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/olympus_epl1_review/
2) Pocket-Links made a detailled Olympus E-PL1 review!
3) Imaging Resource posted some image samples: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/EPL1/EPL1A7.HTM
4) Also a portuguese magazine posted some samples: fotodigital-online.com
5) Also a japanese blog has journal.mycom.co.jp

Direct E-PL1 US shops links:
Amazon / Adorama / BH

Following european shops do have the Olympus E-PL1 in Stock:
- Amazon UK
- Amazon Deutschland
- Redcoon Deutschland
- Amazon France
- Redcoon Italia

A new Olympus E-P2 review has been made by our friends from “Forum Olympus France”
You can read the original french review here: http://forum-olympus-france.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=127&t=6827

Or click here ot read the google english translation!

UPDATE: They also have a blog here: http://www.forum-olympus-france.com/presse/08/03/2010/test-exclusif-de-le-p2/

Quick links to the E-P2: Amazon / Adorama / BH

We have many new Olympus E-PL1 reviews today!

1) Photographyblog posted a 8 page long review! Click here: http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/olympus_epl1_review/

2) Pocket-Links made a detailled Olympus E-PL1 review!

3) Imaging Resource posted some image samples: http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/EPL1/EPL1A7.HTM

4) Also a portuguese magazine posted some samples: fotodigital-online.com

5) Also a japanese blog has journal.mycom.co.jp

Direct E-PL1 US shops links:
Amazon / Adorama / BH

Following european shops do have the Olympus E-PL1 in Stock:
- Amazon UK
- Amazon Deutschland
- Redcoon Deutschland
- Amazon France
- Redcoon Italia

The Pansonic 45mm lens

Time to take a break from the Panasonic G2 and G10 rumors! The german tester from photozone.de just posted the new Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 review! Check it out here: http://www.photozone.de/olympus–four-thirds-lens-tests/490-leica_45_28

Thanks OMOX

Amazon: The Panasonic 45mm f/2.8 Lens is in Stock for $896.46

Reviewers from all around the globe are starting to publish their Olympus E-PL1 tests!

The polish website optyczne.pl posted some image samples on their website (click here to read the google english translation)

Slrclub (korean) made a crazy long review. The text is available in korean only. But images videos and graphs are easily understandable!

Than plusd.itmedia.co.jp tested the E-PL1 (click here to read the google english translation)

And finally PhotographyBay wrote a Olympus E-PL1 Hands-On Review!

Preorders: Amazon / Adorama / BH all do have the BLACK E-PL1 in pre-order status. The Blue E-PL1 is in Stock on amazon!

UPDATE 2: Steve Huffs Lens review diary -> http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/03/03/the-noktor-50-f0-95-lens-review-diary/
UPDATE: More image samples posted here -> http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/03/03/more-noktor-0-95-and-e-p2-samples/

Check it out: http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2010/03/02/first-look-at-the-noktor-50-f0-95-lens-on-the-olympus-e-p2/

Cool…he starts the hand-on with the following statement “So far, I AM IMPRESSED”

Dpreview just posted the Ricoh GXR review.

They compared the camera with the Panasonic GF1. Use this quick links to see the results:

Ricoh GXR vs Panasonic GF1 noise test: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgxra12/page15.asp
Ricoh GXR vs Panasonic GF1 JPG test: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgxra12/page24.asp
Ricoh GXR vs Panasonic GF1 RAW test: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgxra12/page28.asp
Ricoh GXR vs Panasonic GF1 High ISO: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgxra12/page29.asp
Ricoh GXR vs Panasonic GF1 Resolution: http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/ricohgxra12/page30.asp

Reminder: the Ricoh GRX is a modular camera. If you buy every single piece on Amazon you will have to spend quite a lot .

How well did they do? You can check it out here: DXOmark.com