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May 2016
(84%)
107 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
250 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Stunning styling and design make it a joy to use
Best image quality yet from a Four Thirds camera
Easy to adjust image processing settings on a shot-by-shot basis
The PEN-F feels great and the collection of buttons and dials along with the touch-screen allow settings changes to be made quickly and easily. The electronic viewfinder is a high quality device that displays enough detail to allow manual focusing on the
High
Resolution EVF
New 20MP sensor
External controls and build quality
Standout retro design
Great built-in 5-axis image stabilisation
Decent 20MP image quality to take on panasonic GX8
Fun colour/art filter dial control
The Olympus PEN-F is fast
Delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set
Gorgeous design
Compact and sturdy
Highly customisable control setup
Premium build quality and materials
Elegant and ergonomic design
The articulated touchscreen allows you to take a shot when selecting the focal point
Very sharp electronic viewfinder
Additional dials
Like the creative mode selector make it easier to
The editors didn't like
Viewfinder is smaller than similarly priced competitors
Confusing menu makes some features difficult to access
No weather sealing
While the PEN-F's top-plate dials are well made and chunky
Making them nice to use
The buttons on the back of the camera are rather small and fiddly. This is the same with other Olympus CSCs and while many people have no problem with them
Some of those
Expensive compared to other PEN models
Tilting screen might be better for street photography
So-so battery life
Particularly expensive
No 4K video
Complex menus
Small design elements aren't quite right (small buttons
Plastic flaps)
The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus
It really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money
Not a huge improvement over the cheaper E-M5 II
Video is limited to Full HD
Not 4K
It's not weatherproofed like the similarly styled Panasonic GX8A
It is rather expensive for a compact system camera
Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
The Olympus PEN-F is fast, delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set
The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus, it really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money
Excellent photo quality and performance and a system with tiny, fast prime lenses make the Olympus PEN-F a great camera for street photography...
Abstract: Olympus PEN-F $1,199 getolympus.com New Classic Old meets new with the wonderfully retro Olympus PEN-F mirrorless digital camera. A direct descendent of the original PEN-F “half-frame” film camera from the 1960s, this new version features a 20-megapixe...
Published: 2016-04-26, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Cool retro design, Strong 20-megapixel image quality with excellent detail and bright, clean color, Excellent full-HD video, Customizable buttons
Has trouble focusing in low light, Can't record 4K video
Classic camera fans like me are prone to getting a lump in our throats with devices like the PEN-F, because they remind us of the old-school film cameras we grew up with. Nostalgia doesn't make for good photos, though, so it is fortunate that the PEN-F us...
Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi,
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks,
All of the things, All of them, No really, All of the things, Autofocus speed, black and white film rendering, RAW file versatility, how low the high ISO noise is, the handling, etc, Incredibly beautiful camera. It'll turn heads,
I'm a bit torn on whether the price is a good point or not, No weather sealing, Wish the battery life were better
The new Olympus Pen F is quite exciting. If you're a fan of rangefinder camera bodies, this will make you very happy.Review Olympus EPL9 (Or, Why and How I Fell Back in Love with Olympus)The Olympus EPL9 isn't a camera that should be taken seriously, yet...
Published: 2016-03-07, Author: Raymond , review by: mashable.com
Gorgeous retro design, Tons of buttons and dials, Bright, sharp electronic viewfinder, Supports all MFT lenses, Crisp touchscreen with flippable hinge, Nifty color profile control dial
Really expensive, No lens bundle, Touchscreen doesn't work for everything
Olympus Pen-FThe GoodGorgeous retro design • Tons of buttons and dials • Bright, sharp electronic viewfinder • Supports all MFT lenses • Crisp touchscreen with flippable hinge • Nifty color profile control dialThe BadReally expensive • No lens bundle • To...
Beautiful design, Super solidly built, High image quality, Fantastic image stabilization, even for video, Very short release time, fast and versatile AF, 6 months' extra guarantee with online registration via MyOlympus
Slow AF with continuous tracking, SD card next to battery on the bottom of the camera, No extra sealing against dust and splashwater
The gorgeous new Olympus PEN-F takes all of the latest cutting-edge features from the company's OM-D range, throws in a brand new 20-megapixel sensor, and and houses them inside one of the most beautifully realised camera bodies that we've ever had the p...
Published: 2016-02-24, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Style-conscious shooters wanting a camera that looks as good as it performs. The PEN F's articulating touchscreen in particular, coupled with its abilities to accurately use face detect make it a good choice for candid shooters or street photographers. An
Excellent JPEG and Raw image quality and no signs of shutter shock, Gorgeous design, impressive attention to detail, Enjoyable shooting experience, Plenty of control points, including dual-control wheels and a dedicated exposure comp dial, Responsive and
The PEN F is a fashionable as it is functional. Pairing many of the same guts found in the enthusiast OM-D E-M5 II with a brand-new 20MP sensor, the PEN F is a highly capable shooter offering good image quality and decent video quality. Features like imag...
