It's likely in the end the ultimate dictator of direction was cost. Adapting the crop AF system (it's not just the sensor, but the mirror, sub mirror, optics, etc.) would require more effort (read ...

Is the Sony NEX 3/5 and the Panasonic GH1 the only four thirds cameras with a full sized APS-C sensor? What else is out there (or planned for the near future?) Also... I am a bit confused about four ...

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