OPTICAL ALLUSIONS

With interchangeable-lens cameras, available optics are as vital as the body and sensor

Our Olympus and Panasonic contenders share a lens mount, so theoretically can draw on a wider range of compatible lenses than the Fujifilm. However, third-party adapters mean that these days practically any lens can be attached to any camera, so it’s less of an issue.

If you don’t already own any lenses from previous cameras, it’s worth going for a bundle deal that includes a lens or two with the camera body – as well as saving you potentially hundreds of dollars on the price you’d pay if you were buying each element separately, you can be sure they’ll have been chosen for their suitability to your particular camera.