Would you consider a D5000 an alternative to Micro 4/3?

[Jim_Tardio]

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<p>Are we saying here that if 4.69" can fit into the pocket, then 5.0" cannot?</p>

 

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<p>All I know is this. I have a D60 with the 35/1.8 lens attached. I can't fit it in my jacket pocket. I have a GF1 with the 20/1.7 attached. It fits easily in my jacket pocket. If I just want to carry the D60 around without a lens I guess it would fit.</p>

 

[cc_chang2]

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<p>Are we saying here that if 4.69" can fit into the pocket, then 5.0" cannot?</p>

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<p>Don't forget the depth though, it is 3.1 vs 1.43 in. The 20/1.7 lens will add another 1.43 in. to the depth of GF1, while the 35/1.8 will add 2 in. to the D5000. In terms of weight, the GF1/20mm combo is 285 + 227 = 512g, while the D500/35mm combo is 560 + 200 = 760g. The Panasonic 14-45/3.5-5.6 zoom lens is very small, about the size of the AFD 50/1.8.</p>

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[arthuryeo]

<p>Good points, Jim T. and CC Chang.</p>

 

[g-man1]

Get an Olympus e-420 and you can use the nikon lenses with an adapter. Also, compared with the micro 4/3, faster

autofocus and a real viewfinder.