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
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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
Much faster AF than earlier models, Beautiful JPEGs without overrides in P mode, 5.5fps continuous drive with stabilizer off
Display area of 16:9 LCD is a bit small for stills, No builtin flash, Complicated menu; some hidden items
This small Olympus camera is simple to operate in most respects, fast in its framing speed, and fast in most aspects of autofocus. Greater AF reliability with very fast, erratic motion would make it more suitable for serious sports photography. The sma...
Abstract: The E-PL3 (left) has a much thinner body, fewer controls but faster autofocus and shutter performance than the E-PL1 (right)We've been fans and users of the E-PL1 model from Olympus. A 12 Megapixel entry level camera that offered above average picture qua...
Vibrant image quality, Good handling of auto exposure, Decent low-light performance
Physical controls not great, Focusing sometimes inaccurate, Wobbly video results
The PEN Lite E-PL3 isn't a camera that will blow you away, but it does have a lot of good points: what you see on its LCD screen is what the camera will capture, it performs well in low-light environments and its image quality is very good. However, its v...
Published: 2011-10-19, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The quality of images from the Olympus micro four thirds cameras is excellent. The 12mm lens is optically and mechanically superb. It is expensive, but the quality is indisputable.
While Olympus have made the menu system a little clearer, with some popup advisories about each function, we know from feedback that some users find it annoyingly opaque. Be warned: you cannot throw away the User Manual and hope to fully exploit the featu
Virtually everything in the review of the Olympus E-P3 applies to this camera. Our testing was mainly done with the 12mm lens in some difficult, high contrast light conditions and the camera/lens combination performed flawlessly. Olympus claim this is the...
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Published: 2011-10-07, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
With a broad feature set aimed at enthusiasts, tilting LCD, nicely implemented filters, good performance, and excellent raw photo quality, plus a price that's less burdensome than the E-P3's, there's a lot to appreciate about the Olympus PEN E-PL3
The PEN E-PL3's video disappoints, and the camera's lack of a grip may prove annoying for some shooters
While it's not the best in any particular aspect, and you probably don't want to use it for video, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 offers an excellent balance of size, features, performance, and photo quality for the money....
Flip-down LCD screen. Near-equivalent image quality to E-P3. Performance only slightly slower than E-P3. Compact and lightweight
No grip, can be tricky to hold. Noisy images at high ISO levels. Interface and physical configuration not as easy to use as the E-P3. Video quality not as good as on competing models
With the same internals as found on the E-P3 wrapped in a smaller package, the E-PL3 is a compact and competent image-making machine....
Abstract: The PEN Lite E-PL3 sits in the centre of the new PEN camera range and features the same image sensor and processor as the flagship E-P3 as well as that camera's FAST AF system and support for 1080i Full HD video capture. With an RRP $200 less than the E-P...
Published: 2011-10-11, Author: Lori , review by: asia.cnet.com
Broad feature set aimed at enthusiasts; tilting LCD, nicely implemented filters; good performance; excellent raw photo quality; cheaper than the E-P3.
Video performance disappoints; lack of a camera grip may be annoying.
While it's not the best in any particular aspect, and you probably don't want to use it for video, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 offers an excellent balance of size, features, performance and photo quality for the money. ...
The Olympus Pen E-PL3 is another strong refinement of the lightweight entry to the Pen range. It's packed with all the features and versatility of a dSLR with the simplicity an size of a smaller camera, and there are plenty if Micro Four Thirds lenses to ...
The Olympus E-PL3 is an affordable option that appeals to the camera enthusiasts looking to transit from compacts. It offers the same level of performance as its higher-end sibling, the E-P3, but in a smaller body that comes with a tilting LCD screen. No...
