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July 2011
(79%)
137 Reviews
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12 Reviews
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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
Quality: a great useable camera that can easily stand in for an upper level DSLR.Why you'd buy the PEN: you want a compact, high quality, interchangeable lens camera.Why you wouldn't: you need more picture control; you dislike changing cards in the camera...
The Olympus E-P3 is a remarkable camera that snaps quality photos, even in difficult lighting conditions. I like the build quality, and the attention to details that Olympus has put into it. Its design will surely catch the attention of classic camera ent...
Stylish retro pedigree, 1080i60 HD video, Hugely customisable, PASM modes for video
Screen hard to see in bright light, Touch screen can freeze conrols, Art filters slow video frame rate
Olympus E-P3 verdict You get a different view of a camera having spent ten days with it in the absence of any other distractions, so this isn't the usual Cameralabs verdict assessing features and specifications and including comparisons with competi...
Published: 2011-08-31, Author: Elias , review by: techworld.com
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. Ba...
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Published: 2011-08-29, Author: Darren , review by: engadget.com
BeautifulLoads of buttons and dialsStellar autofocus system
PriceyNo dedicated ISO wheelPoor low-light performance
The E-P3 doesn't innovate enough from an image quality standpoint to justify an upgrade, and for newcomers, that $900 price point is awfully hard to swallow....
Abstract: Are you looking for a digital camera that does a better job of taking pictures than your smartphone or point-and-shoot camera? When you’re a blogger looking to step up, it’s probably a good idea to get a digital SLR camera. But maybe there’s another wa...
Interestingly, the argument for/against the E-P3, now that were have a Micro Four Thirds 'CSC' camera in its third iteration, is not whether it's good enough to completely replace a DSLR - as with its predecessors we'd argue image quality falls slight...
Abstract: The Olympus E-P3 is the third model in the flagship Micro Four Thirds lineup known as PEN cameras, which got started with the E-P1 . I've been using the Olympus E-P3 for a couple of days now and wanted to give you some of my initial thoughts on the new ca...
Abstract: New sensor, same sensor, or modified sensor…those were frequent questions in the run-up prior to Olympus launching their new PEN models, and specifically the Olympus E-P3. The consensus has largely been a modified version of the sensor found in previou...
Builtin flash (finally), fast autofocus, OLED screen, manual movie and CAF features
Poor subject tracking, a little expensive, no standard microphone port, poor battery life
The E-P3 is an impressive Micro Four Thirds camera. It's well built, looks the part and takes great pictures to high ISO settings too. The inclusion of a new built-in flash and AF illuminator finally lays to rest the complaints of previous models. Furt...
