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
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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
There’s plenty to like and very little to gripe. The gripe being the exclusion of a HDMI cable in the kit – considering the Full HD video option and the number of large screen TVs rolling out the doors of retailers.Otherwise, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 dig...
There's plenty to like about the E-PL3. Great images and video, much improved AF performance and a tilting LCD all earn high remarks in our full review. However, we stop just short of a full recommendation.
Metal body, fast autofocus, wireless flash ability, good lower ISO image quality
Continuous and Tracking focusing speeds, no builtin flash (included hotshoe mount version instead), 16:9 ratio screen makes for small 4:3 image preview, high ISO image quality
Small and with an elegant metal finish the E-PL3 brings together much of what was lacking from its predecessors. This middle-of-range model is shrewdly positioned yet still offers the same autofocus speed and image quality of its bigger brother E-P3 mo...
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Published: 2011-09-09, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com
Coming at this from an amateur's standpoint, I find the E-PL3 slightly lacking, especially when compared to its slightly larger cousins. However, it was a dream to carry around on vacation and it's surprisingly easy for almost anyone to use, making it a g...
Abstract: Video Review: The Olympus PEN Series E-Pl3 DSLR packs a TruePic VI image processor, 12.3 mega pixels and 1080P HD video, all for $700. Chris Hardwick and Candace Bailey review the digital camera for its Gadget Pr0n rating....
While the E-PL2 was essentially a tarted-up E-PL1, with the E-P3 its manufacturer has gone the whole hog in terms of a makeover. However, in Olympus' bid to deliver a Digital Pen that is 'compact and cute', the E-PL3 is a bit of a curio, dropping argu...
Published: 2011-08-29, Author: Darren , review by: engadget.com
GorgeousCompact, yet solidFast autofocus
Still on the pricey sideJelly vision videoDifficult to tweak manual settings
Quality-wise, you're getting (largely) the same results as the more expensive E-P3, but in a lighter / cheaper package. The only problem? Sony's NEX-C3....
Tilting 3-inch LCD, Fast autofocus system, In-camera artistic filters, Accessory port for optional EVF,
High noise at ISO 1600 and above, No built-in flash, Menu system is unintuitive and can be slow,
The Olympus PEN E-PL3 delivers impressive performance when it comes to speed, but is held back by noisy images at higher ISO settings and a kit lens that delivers so-so sharpness at longer focal lengths. ...
Abstract: Featuring a new 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor optimised for use with M.ZUIKO lenses, in-body image stabilisation, extremely fast autofocus with 35 focus points and five frames-per-second shooting, the PEN Lite sets a high standard for the CSC categor...
The E-PL3 combines a small physical size with a lots of external control points in a stylish, attractive body. Among the traits it inherits from its predecessor, the E-PL2, are in-camera raw conversion, a nice selection of art filters and of course Ol...
