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: The PEN EP-1 is designed in the style of the original PEN. This camera is different from the Micro Four Thirds concept premiered in 2008. Is this the dawn of a new era?The timing of the new Olympus PEN E-P1 isn’t a coincidence. It’s 50 years since Olym...
That the Olympus E-P1 is something different becomes apparent as soon as you take it out the box, its sexy retro styling a throw-back to the 70s. The Micro Four Thirds sensor on the inside means that the E-P1 essentially has the same basic features as a f...
There's no built-in flash and what about an optical viewfinder, eh Olympus? You have to rely on the LED display, which isn't bad by any stretch, but it can be tricky in bright conditions. The only other gripe is the price. £700 for an "inbetw...
The Olympus E-P1 is a stunning camera (in terms of both looks and features) that bridges the gap between compacts and SLRs. Full marks Olympus. Bravo!Best offers for the Olympus E-P1Camerabox £519.99 Purely Gadgets £559.95 Amazon UK £597.10...
Abstract: A little over seven months ago I reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 , an SLR-like camera using a new lens mount and body design that eliminated the bulky reflex mirror and optical viewfinder that had been a feature of all SLR cameras - film and digital -...
It may look like a Cold War relic but old-fashioned solidity and craftsmanship is intrinsic to the E-P1’s appeal, seducing those who don’t normally ‘do’ digital whilst providing something inspiringly different for the rest of us...
Image quality, handling, super control panel, comprehensive, creative feature set, good dust reduction system, retro styling, build, lenses
No (built-in) viewfinder, no built-in flash, price
We were won over by the image quality and that at the end of the day is probably the single most important factor and so makes this a camera one we cannot help but recommendKey specs12 megapixels, HDMI, Li-ion battery, SD, SDHC...
EXCELLENT image quality - low noise, excellent colour, detail, exposure, very sharp results from the kit lens
Built in sensor shift image stabilisation
Built in dust reduction
Good 3" screen works well outdoors
Worlds most compact "DSLR" - available w...
No flash - dedicated flash is expensive (£159 in the UK, $99 in the US)
Lens noise on videos when AF or Manual Focus is used.
Menu system(s) can get confusing without reference to the manual
The lowest you can set Auto ISO to is ISO200 - does this ne...
When announced the Olympus PEN E-P1 caused quite a lot of interest - here is a camera promising Digital SLR quality from a stylish metal body that is similar in size to a serious compact camera, and can fit in your pocket! Now that the camera is availa...
Striking design; excellent build quality; impressive photo quality; support for interchangeable lenses
Sluggish autofocus; short battery life; low-resolution LCD; lacks on-camera flash and viewfinder
The Olympus Pen E-P1 is an excellent enthusiast compact camera hampered by some performance problems and the lack of a viewfinder and built-in flash ...
