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.
Rock solid build, fun effects filters as found on Olympus E-series DSLRs, image quality on a par with SLR cameras, camera set up allows spur-of-the-moment shooting from the hip
Pricey for anyone looking to invest in a whole new system as the same outlay would buy a starter DSLR and a couple of lenses, no built in optical viewfinder or flash – but both available if paying more
Abstract: Verdict: Could have been great, but at this price we wouldnt be prepared to live with its weaknesses. Theres a big gulf in image quality between compact and SLR cameras. However, not everyone wants to carry a bulky SLR around with them. Olympus an...
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...
The retro feel of the Olympus E-P1 is wonderful. Its the sort of camera that puts a smile on your face when you use it and we loved the amount of control it gave us over what we took and its final look. In fact, our main criticism of a camera purport...
Despite the high cost, the sheer individuality of this DSLR may well appeal to buyers. It’s not a specialist product but for family use gives full manual control as well as ease of use.SpecificationsStreet price £700 (with 14-42mm lens)Effective resolu...
Abstract: The micro FourThirds equiped Olympus E-P1 takes the versatility of interchangeable lens and the diminutive size of a compact, and merges them into one retro-cool styled piece of kit. Taking design cues from the venerable Olympus Pen series, this camera...
Abstract: Olympus Pen EP 1 ($1700 with 14-42 mm lens) is a concept the digital photography world has been waiting for. It looks like a compact point-and-shoot camera but inside its really almost a single-lens-reflex, with compact interchangeable lenses, a hot ...
