Testseek.co.uk have collected 137 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen E-P3 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen E-P3.
July 2011
(79%)
137 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
12 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Detail-rich images at low ISO Fast AF Responsive touchscreen Loads of features Accessory port (for viewfinder)
Classic design and brushed metal finish
Fresh inclusion of built-in flash
Art Filters digital effects applicable in both stills and video modes
Metal construction
Fast and responsive
Fun and dramatic effects filters
Full HD video recording
Intuitive
Easy to use
Very fast autofocus in good light
1080i HD video mode with stereo sound
Noise kept in check up to 3200 ISO
Highquality OLED screen
Highquality build and finish
OLED touchscreen
Fast autofocus
Wireless flash control
Quality images
Out of all the things we like the most about the Olympus PEN EP-3
The design and build quality stand out at the top of the list. It's a stunning little camera
With a cool retro feel and the ability to switch lenses whenever you need. Quality is high
With the use of aluminium throughout the body. It feels great
And it's also robust. The display on the back of the PEN EP-3 gets OLED technology
Nice design and solid metal build
OLED touchscreen control is a real time saver
Easy to use features (both auto manual)
Fun effects filters
Great image quality
Enthusiast-level shooting features
Solid build quality and stylish design
The editors didn't like
Poor images at ISO 6400 and above AF tracking can't keep up with fast movement No viewfinder built-in
A costly option in terms of a compact system camera
And not the most 'compact' option either
More expensive than a digital SLR
Too bulky for a pocket
Autofocus slows down in low light with the 1442 mm f/3.55.6 kit lens
No swivel or tilt screen / No builtin electronic viewfinder
No settings (shutter speed
Aperture) available in video mode and rolling shutter issues
Disappointing 3 fps burst mode
Battery life could be better
Expensive
Subject tracking ineffective
Too few shots per charge
The Olympus PEN EP-3 is a great little camera
But it's also expensive. You'll be able to get a decent DSLR for the same price
So you'll really have to want the more compact design. The lack of viewfinder will also put serious photographers off.
Expensive if you need to factor in a better lens
Too bulky to carry in a pocket
Olympus faces regulatory probes that may not bode well for the company
Nice design and solid metal build; OLED touchscreen control is a real time saver; easy to use features (both auto manual); fun effects filters
Expensive if you need to factor in a better lens; too bulky to carry in a pocket; Olympus faces regulatory probes that may not bode well for the company
The Olympus E-P3 may be expensive at £800 with standard zoom, but for once the expense is justifiable. The E-P3 oozes class, and picture and video quality largely live up to its peerless impression
The E-P3 is a fantastic camera, which easily upholds the substantial reputation of the PEN range. It’s an excellent CSC that will suit everyone, regardless of skill Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tec...
At £799 with the 14-42mm kit lens (or £699 body only) the E-P3 sits at the more expensive end of the CSC market and, while it excels in its field, at its current price point you could pick up a great D-SLR with change left over. The price will fall o...
Abstract: The E-P3 is Olympus flagship Micro Four Thirds system camera. Claiming the fastest autofocus of its class, its clear it means business. The compact system camera market is continually expanding, with Olympus now an old hand at producing these sty...
Without a doubt, this is one of the most fun cameras we've used on a daily basis. There isn't a high learning curve and what you see on its screen is usually what the camera records. It has extensive colour adjustments, Art filters and scene modes -- b...
Having used the Olympus Pen E-P3 for a few weeks, it is certainly a camera that ticks a lot of boxes for me. It handles well and allows easy creative control.While the AF system is generally fast if using one of the new MSC lenses, it is not always up to...
Out of all the things we like the most about the Olympus PEN EP-3, the design and build quality stand out at the top of the list. It's a stunning little camera, with a cool retro feel and the ability to switch lenses whenever you need. Quality is high, with the use of aluminium throughout the body. It feels great, and it's also robust. The display on the back of the PEN EP-3 gets OLED technology,
The Olympus PEN EP-3 is a great little camera, but it's also expensive. You'll be able to get a decent DSLR for the same price, so you'll really have to want the more compact design. The lack of viewfinder will also put serious photographers off.
We really like the Olympus PEN EP-3. It looks fantastic, is stunningly well made and offers lots of fine features. It also delivers when it comes to image quality, so if the price isn't an issue, it's a great choice for those upgrading from a compact c...
OLED touchscreen, fast autofocus, wireless flash control, quality images
Expensive, subject tracking ineffective, too few shots per charge
Fast autofocus and a much-needed built-in flash brings the E-P3 up to a higher level than its predecessors. It’s a top model that produces great image quality from a Micro Four Thirds sensor and has plenty going for it bar the hefty £800 price tag...
Very fast autofocus in good light, 1080i HD video mode with stereo sound, Noise kept in check up to 3200 ISO, Highquality OLED screen, Highquality build and finish
Autofocus slows down in low light with the 1442 mm f/3.55.6 kit lens, No swivel or tilt screen / No builtin electronic viewfinder, No settings (shutter speed, aperture) available in video mode and rolling shutter issues, Disappointing 3 fps burst mode, Battery life could be better
The Pen E-P3 brings Olympus back into the game when it comes to interchangeable lens compacts. With its boosted responsiveness, HD video mode and sleek OLED screen, the E-P3 now boasts most of the features that were sorely lacking in previous versions ...
