Is Cheap Killing Micro Four Thirds?

The panel's core argument lands: MFT's survival isn't in undercutting entry-level Sony crop sensors, it's in being the best small system money can buy. If you're already shooting OM System or Lumix, this isn't a crisis, it's a reminder that the format earns its place when manufacturers back it with proper glass and bodies worth carrying. Cheap MFT doesn't beat a phone. Premium MFT beats a lot of full-frame for half the bag weight.