Testseek.co.uk have collected 92 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen Lite E-PL3 and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen Lite E-PL3.
September 2011
(78%)
92 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
94 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Attractive retro styling
Solid most metal (aluminium) build quality and sophisticated design
Packed full of fun features such as Art Filter effects
Full HD video with stereo sound and near silent performance from bundled standard zoom
Solid feel
Metal build
Retro styling
Tilting wide LCD
Creen display
Dedicated video record button
Funky Art Filter effects
In use lens swap
Very fast AF
Simple control layout
Art filters
1080p HD movies
Live Guide
Mechanical stabilisation (works in photo mode and with all lenses)
Picture quality up to 1600 ISO
Decentquality tilt LCD
Very fast autofocus in good light
1080i HD video mode with stereo sound
Good starter option
Tilting LCD screen aids visibility
Art Filter effects are fun and effective
Warm
Bold colours
Easy to use
Super-fast AF performance
Good image quality
Tiltable LCD monitor
The editors didn't like
Omits the built-in flash and handgrip given to its predecessors in order to deliver a more svelte form factor
Takes a bit of hunting around to locate key functions
Lack of built in flash
Plastic-y flashgun clip
Plastic-y clip lens
Lacks proper handgrip
Mic a little sensitive
No built-in flash
No integral EVF
No built-in front grip
No grip handle
Smooth body makes it hard to keep hold of!
No builtin flash (external flash accessory supplied as standard)
Autofocus slows down in low light / Noisy shutter
Dynamic range is more limited than in some competitor models / Still no automatic image rotation!
Digital stabilisation can give videos a 'jellylike' wobble
Integral flash and handgrip have been removed
Plastic clip-on flash and kit lens
Olympus faces regulatory probes that may not bode well for the company
Abstract: Olympus kickstarted the trend for dinky cameras with interchangeable lenses several years ago with its rebooted PEN series of snappers. Is the PEN Lite E-PL3 a worthy stepping stone from compact camera to advanced DSLR? See for yourself in the clip abo...
Even that the new model is cheaper like the Pen E-P3, the new Olympus PEN E-PL3 is able to offer the same image quality and performance. The conclusion is that it has a good autofocus speed and good overall performance. The only cons are the provided ext...
The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 is a great, easy-to-use compact system camera that provides quality images – perfect for anyone looking to step up their photographyOverall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tecniques...
Good starter option; tilting LCD screen aids visibility; Art Filter effects are fun and effective; warm, bold colours; easy to use; dedicated video record button
Integral flash and handgrip have been removed; plastic clip-on flash and kit lens; Olympus faces regulatory probes that may not bode well for the company
The E-PL3 is fast, committing compressed JPEGs and maximum quality Raw files shot in tandem to card in two seconds. Otherwise, the Pen responds to each button press and slider adjustment in real time. Battery life is good for 330 shots and we enjoyed usin...
Mechanical stabilisation (works in photo mode and with all lenses), Picture quality up to 1600 ISO, Decentquality tilt LCD, Very fast autofocus in good light, 1080i HD video mode with stereo sound
No grip handle, smooth body makes it hard to keep hold of!, No builtin flash (external flash accessory supplied as standard), Autofocus slows down in low light / Noisy shutter, Dynamic range is more limited than in some competitor models / Still no automatic image rotation!, Digital stabilisation can give videos a 'jellylike' wobble
The Olympus Pen E-PL3 is easy to use, responsive and takes great-quality pictures. All in all, it does exactly what it promises, even if this interchangeable lens compact isn't without its faults. ...
Super-fast AF performance, Good image quality, Tiltable LCD monitor
No hand-grip, No pop-up flash, Limited macro capabilites
Given that it employs the same 12.3MP LiveMOS sensor and TruePic VI image processor found in the flagship E-P3 model, the E-PL3's overall image quality is all but identical with that of its big brother, which is to say very good indeed. For that reason, a...
With the core of the Olympus Pen models the same, the E-PL3s makeover successfully creates a marked physical difference between it and the larger E-P3.Those desiring a compact and modern-styled body will be happy. A tiltable screen aids handling and, whe...
