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July 2011
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137 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
The E-P3 is, in many ways, the camera we always hoped the PEN would be. It addresses the major weaknesses and criticisms of the E-P1 and E-P2, most notably with substantially faster focusing, a much better screen, and the addition of a built-in flash....
Abstract: Build and Ergonomics Although it retains the traditional styling and build quality of the original PEN cameras, the E-P3's body has been further refined to improve its appearance and handling. It's slightly longer than the E-P2 but marginally thinner, not...
Some focus issues, No ISO button, Video could be better
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 -- basc...
Published: 2011-08-17, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
We found auto focus to be lightning fast and the touchfocusshoot touch screen to work as well as on the Panasonics. The electronic viewfinder is a revelation — these things don't have to be useless toys.
The 40–150mm lens — sold in the two lens $1200 kit — is rough and sticky
Olympus has drastically reduced the prices of their micro four thirds cameras and added to their features, making already attractive units even more desirable. The menu system, which has been criticised on earlier Pens, has been beautifully redesigned. No...
The Olympus PEN E-P3 is an attractively designed camera that's now one of the fastest in its class
Poor video quality and suboptimal default image settings aren't that great, so you really need to shoot raw to get good results at midrange to high ISO sensitivities
The E-P3 is the ultimate combination of style and substance. With its gloriously retro chassis and competent image-taking base, we're sold on the new Olympus generation of hybrid cameras....
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Published: 2011-06-30, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
The Olympus PEN E-P3 is an attractively designed camera that's now one of the fastest in its class
Poor video quality and suboptimal default image settings aren't that great, so you really need to shoot raw to get good results at midrange to high ISO sensitivities
While the Olympus PEN E-P3 shoots out in front of its class for performance and holds its own on features and design, it's a bit expensive and you'll need to tweak its JPEG settings to get the most out of its images....
