A comparison (John)

For the last few years I have used two different cameras, a Canon G10 (the older and simpler camera) and an Olympus E-P3 (newer, more expensive and with 14-42mm and 40-150mm zoom lenses, both with UV filters). I've often wondered at the pros and cons of each, so decided to try a comparison. I took both cameras, set both to the Seaside scene option and then tried to take each shot once on each camera within about 30 seconds of each other. Here are two examples of the results.
The third image in each case is the Canon shot with a minimal amount of Picasa enrichment.

 E-P3

G10

G10 + Picasa "Im feeling lucky"

E-P3

G10

G10 + a little Picasa "Saturation" +  Picasa "I'm feeling lucky"

As always - the "eye of the beholder" is the final test.

Under and through the jetty Beth

The odd shadowy image! - Vale

 Not many shadows to be had that day!

Shadows (Manuel)

Shadows Beth

Playing with shadows (John)

In spite of the cloud cover it was possible to snatch moments of full and partial sunlight enough to cast some shadows. Mostly it was a matter of standing and waiting.

Some situations cast shadows even in low light.