I think the inclusion of the scores on the podium is at best confusing. The podium is a ranking and some what subjective. The scores are supposedly more scientific and absolute. I can see why the Canon was placed above the Olympus, I think, but I can't see where the Pentax came from.

I too thought it was a good article but, as I am no fan of Canon's control philosophy, I would have chosen the Olympus for first place on the podium. Given that there has to be a winner I think the scoring might benefit from weighting Image quality above specification but I doubt others will agree.

The 4/3 sensor suffers from more compromises than does the Canon sensor but by all accounts Olympus have controlled the noise well. Perhaps the Micro 4/3 will be better able to attract customers and increase its contribution to Olympus profits.

Is it possible that the, slowly, growing trend towards so called full frame sensors is distorting the scoring slightly? Canon have FF sensors so it may be perceived as a better long term prospect, just a thought. I wouldn't expect AP to be swayed but I am not so sure about some others.