Testseek.com have collected 113 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen E-P1 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen E-P1.
July 2009
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The editors liked
The retro look and metallic touches are irresistible. The image quality is excellent
Comparable with the fine E-620. Colours are over-saturated in default mode but that is easily corrected. This is
In effect
An SLR that fits in the pocket. ...
Comparable with the fine E-620. Colours are over saturated in default mode
But that is easily corrected. This is
An SLR that fits in the pocket.
Compact
Awesome grainy film filter
Easy to use
Excellent low-light performance
The design. Have you ever seen such a cool looking camera?
SDHC compatibility
HD video
Aperture priority and art filters in video mode
Excellent range of additional accessories
The editors didn't like
The E-P1 is slow! Auto focus
Even after the 1.1 firmware upgrade
Is sluggish and the shutter is not as responsive as an SLR. ...
Is sluggish and the shutter is not as responsive as an SLR.
Abstract: This is a preview of the Olympus E-P1 interchangeable lens camera. The camera described here is not final, so some features described in this article are subject to change. Olympus has asked that photos and movies taken with the camera not be posted. ...
Abstract: Then, last spring, a friend read about a rumoured new Olympus that sounded terrific, and I tried to open diplomatic relations again. It was impossible to make contact. Somebody thought there was a bloke who speaks to the media but he was off, I was put th...
Abstract: Competition: Win an Olympus PEN E-P1 with pancake lensSize matters to Olympus – specifically, the smaller the better. The new Pen EP-1 is an instant design classic that promises compact camera convenience and a DSLR-sized sensor. Is this Olympus’ first...
Abstract: Not a writing instrument as you may think from the title, but a DSLR camera, this designed to look like an SLR of a long time ago. It takes brilliant images in daylight; alas I cannot tell you about night time shots as no flash was supplied....
Abstract: The Olympus PEN E-P1 is an elegant camera with an appealing retro design. The camera utilises the new mirror- and prism-less Micro Four Thirds system, which allows the E-P1 to be very compact and lightweight. Besides the compact Micro Four Thirds lense...
Abstract: Olympus E-P1 at a glance: 12.3-million-pixel Live-MOS sensor 3in, 230,000-dot LCD screen Contrast-detection AF (including face detection) 3fps continuous shooting ISO 100-6400 (equivalent) Scores: Features - 7/10 Build and handling - 6/10 AWB/colour -...
When we looked at the Lumix DMC-G1, we asked whether the MFT system was in danger of falling between two stools. The PEN P-E1 merely confirms these fears. It’s too big to appeal to the compact camera user looking to upgrade, and the lack of a built-...
Abstract: This camera is reviewed as part of our group test of Digital SLR HD Video Cameras Olympus doesn’t currently make a digital SLR – in the conventional sense – with HD video capability. What it does offer, like Panasonic with its GH1, is a device that’s t...
