Originally Posted by
rperks
Then I discovered the world of Micro 4:3. Most of the resolution, flexiility in lenses and the kit size is literally half that of a standard DSLR.
I also ultimately found my XTi to be too big, as much as I still love it. The Micro 4:3 was a very appealing option, but went a little cheaper and have been using a Canon S90 for the past year. I like it because I have easy access to manual controls (for a small form factor camera, that is).
I carry several SD cards and import photos each night into an iPad. I'm a geology professor, and this enables me to annotate geological shots along the way so I don't forget what they are when I get home.
The only major tradeoff I've encountered has been the lessened ability to control depth of field, unless the subject is very close to the lens. This, unfortunately, is inherent to all small-sensor cameras. For landscape shots in good light, however, it does a very nice job. (That said, MOST cameras do a good job when there's plenty of light.)
If interested, here are some shots from the Northern Tier this summer:
http://hpscott.smugmug.com/Travel/Northern-Tier-2010