Pocket-Sized Professional Photography

Photography has come a long way since we discovered how to catch a moment in time. High quality SLR cameras have made the transition from film to digital over the last decade, allowing the every day soccer mom to catch her baby scoring the winning goal with ease. The only thing wrong with present day SLR cameras is the size. I have been waiting for a sleeker alternative with similar quality since I have picked up a camera.

That day has finally come! Over the last few months, companies such as Panasonic, Sony, & Olympus have released pocket sized SLR cameras, adding an entire new line to the camera world. These cameras all have interchangeable lenses and impecable quality. The photography enthusiast can finally get point and shoot and quality of an SLR in the size of a point and shoot. The current market prices look very similar to the regular SLR lines ($500 - 6300).

The only downfall to these cameras are that they are not 'true SLR' cameras. While SLR cameras allow the photographer to look straight through the lens, composing the shot perfectly, these compact SLR's do not.

Although not perfect, these last few months have been a huge step in downsizing SLR cameras. 

Current compact SLR cameras on the market:

Panasonic Lumix LX5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

FujiFilm FinePix X100

Olympus E-P1

Leica M8