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May 2016
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The editors liked
Highresolution EVF
New 20MP sensor
External controls and build quality
The new sensor gives a little extra resolution over the former 16mp units in Olympus cameras
And does so without any tradeoff in digital noise. Image quality is altogether outstanding. And the little knob on the front of the camera that selects colour
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The Olympus PEN-F is fast
Delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set
The editors didn't like
Expensive compared to other PEN models
Tilting screen might be better for street photography
The memory card slot is on the base of the camera where its cover is fouled by a tripod
The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus
It really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money
Beautiful, classic design. Excellent selection of highquality manual controls. Sensor produces some of the best images you'll get from a Micro Four Thirds camera. Decent flash accessory. Highly customizable creative filters you can select using the wheel
At $1,200, it's awfully pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera. The lack of a 4K video mode stands out in 2016
Excellent design, highly customizable, solid image quality, 5axis image stabilization, responsive single point AF, new color and monochrome modes, articulating display
Pricey, inconsistent continuous AF, USB 2.0 connectivity, no 4K, underwhelming HD video recording
The PEN-F is a beautifully designed camera, full stop. It's fun to shoot with and offers great still image quality. You can even watch a full video tutorial from CreativeLive on how to use the electronic viewfinder, take advantage of the customizable inte...
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Published: 2016-07-01, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: The Olympus PEN-F is retro done right: not just classic looks for the sake of tickling your reminiscence glands, but for delivering the best aspects of old gear. Launched back in January, the micro-four-thirds camera introduces several "firsts" to the PEN...
Published: 2016-06-09, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact body with built-in EVF, Vari-angle touch-screen display, 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds image sensor, 5-axis image stabilization, 50-megapixel High Res Shot mode, Quick access to filters and color controls, 9,6fps image capture, Wi-Fi
Not weather sealed, Video limited to 1080p, No mic input, Underwhelming tracking focus system, Omits built-in flash, Wi-Fi issues in testing
The Olympus PEN-F is a svelte mirrorless camera with a retro chic design that delivers superb image quality, but could do better in terms of video capture and subject tracking...
Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
The Olympus PEN-F is fast, delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set
The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus, it really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money
Excellent photo quality and performance and a system with tiny, fast prime lenses make the Olympus PEN-F a great camera for street photography...
Abstract: Olympus PEN-F $1,199 getolympus.com New Classic Old meets new with the wonderfully retro Olympus PEN-F mirrorless digital camera. A direct descendent of the original PEN-F “half-frame” film camera from the 1960s, this new version features a 20-megapixe...
Published: 2016-04-26, Author: Richard , review by: tomsguide.com
Cool retro design, Strong 20-megapixel image quality with excellent detail and bright, clean color, Excellent full-HD video, Customizable buttons
Has trouble focusing in low light, Can't record 4K video
Classic camera fans like me are prone to getting a lump in our throats with devices like the PEN-F, because they remind us of the old-school film cameras we grew up with. Nostalgia doesn't make for good photos, though, so it is fortunate that the PEN-F us...
Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet; Excellent image quality for its class; Very good dynamic range; Fast autofocus; Fast burst speeds; Lots of fun creative filter options; Built-in EVF, Wi-Fi,
Expensive; No weather sealing; Mediocre battery life; No 4K video; No mic or headphone jacks,
All of the things, All of them, No really, All of the things, Autofocus speed, black and white film rendering, RAW file versatility, how low the high ISO noise is, the handling, etc, Incredibly beautiful camera. It'll turn heads,
I'm a bit torn on whether the price is a good point or not, No weather sealing, Wish the battery life were better
The new Olympus Pen F is quite exciting. If you're a fan of rangefinder camera bodies, this will make you very happy.Review Olympus EPL9 (Or, Why and How I Fell Back in Love with Olympus)The Olympus EPL9 isn't a camera that should be taken seriously, yet...
