Testseek.co.uk have collected 110 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen E-PL1 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen E-PL1.
March 2010
(79%)
110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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58 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Cheapest Pen to date
Comes with flash
Great results from kit lens
Fun digital effects
Pluses
Compact size handles well
Innovative simplified interface
Generally responsive
Good quality photos up to 800 ISO
Art filters are great
Built in flash
Excellent image quality
Good low light performance
The first PEN to incorporate a flash and the cheapest Micro Four Thirds camera to date
Simplified operation
Fun digital Art Filters and effects
On-board flash
Operation simplifying Live Guide
The E-PL1 offers the cheapest entry point to date into the Pen camera range
Impressive design and handling
Smashing video-recording features
The editors didn't like
Still expensive
Smaller LCD
Plastic body
Minuses
New interface limited to one setting at a time
No scroll wheel
Only mono sound for video
Menus still confusing
Build quality is iffy
Plastic construction
Pared-down ISO
Smaller LCD screen at 2.7in
Plastic construction where the E-P1 and E-P2 offered steel
Abstract: I started out writing a short piece on traveling to Mazatlan with the Olympus E-PL1 digital camera. However, that short article turned into a full review. That’s just as well since the E-PL1 and Olympus’ other Micro Four Thirds cameras de...
Image quality is outstanding, especially compared to others in its price range, EPL1 is very easy to use, Shop around, as prices have dropped recently, making it a very good value, Camera has a "retro" look and design, which is appealing, EPL1 is a nice choice as an "intermediate" or "bridge" camera
Full manual controls are available, but can be tricky to find, Position of popup flash unit is a little awkward, Autofocus sometimes works slowly in low light, at least with kit lens, LCD works OK in sunlight, but it should be larger and have less glare in this price range
Abstract: Evaluation of Panasonic Lumix GF1, GF2 and Olympus E-PL1 Cameras Left: Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera and 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lensRight: Canon EOS-40D and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lensSeveral micro four thirds cameras (Panasonic and Olympus) were evaluated as a ...
Abstract: By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaOlympus is known to photo enthusiasts as being a company that makes excellent lenses and superb bodies, usually offering features in low end models that are only included in their competitor's high-end cameras (built-in stabili...
Abstract: The one time that almost all of us have a camera within easy reach is when we are travelling. A lot of us actually put off buying a camera until just before the big trip, to make sure we are getting the latest and greatest for the time that we need it ...
With more sensible pricing, the latest addition to the PEN range is definitely a step in the right direction ...
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Published: 2010-05-06, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: The image quality from the EP trio is superb. Colours are rich without being oversaturated. Skin tones are smooth yet detailed. Auto focusing and exposure are good with exposure compensation easily to hand. Movie mode is exceptionally fine.
Dislike: The price now seems high, compared with the excellent Samsung NX10
Fun art modes, good focusing, focus tracking, sharp overall image quality, built-in flash
Noticeable noise above ISO 400, mode dial is too stiff, no dedicated controls for changing exposure, no built-in EVF, screen a little dull
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a budget interchangeable lens camera, but the problem is that it's just not cheap enough. You don't get an EVF nor any physical exposure controls, and the body is just very plain overall. It doesn't have the appeal of the PEN E-P2...
Pop-up flash. Excellent SLR image quality for the price. Good noise control. HD video recording
Slow autofocus. Small, low-resolution LCD
The E-PL1 isn't fast enough to accurately capture moving subjects, but as a cheap entry into the Micro Four Thirds format it's a pretty good camera indeed....
Abstract: The Olympus Pen E-PL1 is a third-generation model in a series of cameras pioneered by Olympus with the aim of providing small, interchangeable-lens cameras with sensors significantly larger than those in digicams. While offering the same 12.3-megapixel...
