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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
Abstract: Even before its worldwide introduction, Olympus ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd was gracious enough to extend us a unit of the exquisite Olympus PEN E-P3 Micro Four Thirds camera with an incredible 12mm f/2 pancake lens.With innovative new features like world's fast...
Abstract: The camera that truly started the mirrorless interchangeable lens system cameras, Olympus E-P1 nevertheless was full of flaws, packaged in an awesome looking body design. We fell in love with the camera when it came through our doors two years previous. W...
Abstract: First saw the Olympus PEN E-P3 back in September during our trip to Hong Kong. It was eventually launched in the Philippines in October with a suggested retail price of Php44,750 (includes a MSC-M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED m14-42mm II R f3.5/5.6 zoom lens). Check ...
The Olympus PEN E-P3 is really a head-turner of a camera and is still an enjoyable photographic tool to use similar to previous generations. The blazing fast autofocus is a great enhancement and will surely make the camera more appealing now. The E-P3 now...
The Olympus Pen E-P3 is a huge improvement to its older sibling with an OLED display, faster focusing and built-in flash. However, the touchscreen only allows you to do touch focus and shoot, instead of selecting the different setting and options onsc...
Faster, more accurate AF system, Brilliant new OLED screen, Builtin flash with adjustable strength, Beautiful color range
Image noise starts to show above ISO800
It's safe to say that the E-P3 is the best E-P yet. It retains its good looks, and comes with an AF system that's faster and more dependable than before. The physical controls haven't been compromised, the touch-screen adds another optional layer of co...
Abstract: Siendo una de las pioneras en este de las cámaras sin espejo, las nuevas Olympus Pen se han visto un poco eclipsadas este año por la cantidad de nuevos lanzamientos de marcas más mediáticas para el gran público. Menos mal que análisis de la nueva Olympus ...
Autofocus très rapide en pleine lumière, Mode vidéo HDTV 1080i avec son stéréo, Bonne gestion du bruit électronique jusqu'à 3200 ISO, Ecran OLED de qualité, Qualité de finition du boîtier, Stabilisation mécanique intégrée
Mise au point délicate en basse lumière avec le 14-42 mm f/3,5-5,6, Pas d'écran orientable / pas de viseur électronique intégré, Aucun réglage (obturation, iris) en vidéo et problème de "rolling shutter", Rafale à 3 i/s décevante, Autonomie un peu limitée
Le Pen E-P3 remet Olympus dans la compétition des meilleurs compacts à objectifs interchangeables. Plus rapide, doté de la vidéo et d'un bel écran, le E-P3 comble les principales lacunes des précédents modèles....
Abstract: Alors qu'Olympus avait fait le choix de diffuser massivement le Pen E-P2 avec un excellent viseur électronique qui venait se fixer sur la griffe porte accessoire et sur le connecteur, le Pen E-P3, malgré une hausse de tarif, n'est pas proposé (pour l'i...
