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
Fast autofocus; speedy shooting speeds; very good image quality; excellent build quality.
Autofocus is not always as accurate as EP3.
Overall, the Olympus Pen E-PL3 scores points for build quality and usability - the front is mostly made of metal, and the menus and push buttons make it easy to change important settings quickly. How does it fare against its more expensive older sibli...
Abstract: It's Not Big!Barely bigger than its cousin the X-Z1, the E-PL3 departs from the design that the E-PLx series took with the first two incarnations. Gone is the boxy-look – now it is a light, svelte and compact machine like no other. Unfortunately the redes...
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 ...
Sleek and slim design, Fast and accurate AF system, Vivid color production, Tiltable LCD screen
Image noise starts to show above ISO800
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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 ...
Su diseño es atractivo y compacto. Los colores se ven bien saturados. La pantalla se inclina en varios ángulos. Prende rápido e inmediatamente puedes tomar una fotografía. Buena calidad de imagen
Hay algo de ruido digital a partir del ISO 800. No tiene tan buen agarre para evitar que el video salga movido. Podría enfocar mejor en condiciones de poca luz. No tiene flash integrado en el cuerpo
Si buscas dar el brinco a un equipo más avanzado y con funciones manuales para que hagas fotografías más controladas, esta Olympus es una buena opción para hacerlo. Te recomendamos que ya sepas algo de fotografía para que puedas sacarle el máximo prove...
La Olympus E-PL3 es una buena cámara si lo que buscan es una que ofrezca un tamaño compacto, variedad de lentes, y buena calidad de imágenes con el lente incluido. El performance nocturno deja que desear con el lente incluido, así que van a tener que carg...
Stabilisation mécanique (fonctionne en photo avec toutes les optiques), Qualité des images jusqu'à 1600 ISO, Écran orientable, Autofocus très rapide en pleine lumière, Mode vidéo HDTV 1080 et son stéréo
Absence de poignée pour une prise en mains franche, Pas de flash intégré (un modèle amovible est livré dans la boîte), Mise au point hésitante en basse lumière. Déclenchement bruyant, Dynamique des images plus limitée que la concurrence. Toujours pas de r
Simple d'emploi, réactif et délivrant une belle qualité d'image, le Pen E-PL3 remplit son contrat, mais souffre encore de quelques défauts. ...
Abstract: Olympus est déjà connu (il équipe la lignée Pen depuis son introduction), la marque affirme avoir amélioré le composant pour une meilleure gestion du bruit électronique. Fait notable, les trois nouveaux modèles de la gamme Pen (E-P...
Abstract: Si le capteur 4/3" d'Olympus est déjà connu (il équipe la lignée Pen depuis son introduction), la marque affirme avoir amélioré le composant pour une meilleure gestion du bruit électronique. Fait notable, les trois nouveaux modèles de la gamme Pen (E-P3, ...
