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July 2011
(79%)
137 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
12 Reviews
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The editors liked
We found auto focus to be lightning fast and the touchfocusshoot touch screen to work as well as on the Panasonics. The electronic viewfinder is a revelation — these things don't have to be useless toys.
The Olympus PEN E-P3 is an attractively designed camera that's now one of the fastest in its class
Top image quality in its range
Stylish design on a strong body
Lightweight lenses
Image quality
Build quality
Fun factor
Solid construction
Built-in flash
Quick touchscreen focus and firing
Vibrant and responsive OLED touchscreen
Lots of shooting options
The editors didn't like
The 40–150mm lens — sold in the two lens $1200 kit — is rough and sticky
Poor video quality and suboptimal default image settings aren't that great
So you really need to shoot raw to get good results at midrange to high ISO sensitivities
Low image noise, Conservative metering, Fast contrastdetect AF, Short shutterlag, Almost instant video recording, Generally quick and responsive, Effective builtin stabilization, Excellent automatic Manual Focus Assist, Great LCD visibility and antireflec
Poor color accuracy, Below average AWB, Useless ISO 12800, No detents on lower controldial, Poor video framing preview accuracy, Modal ExposureCompensation, Histogram disappears during EC, Not always ExposurePriority and frequently wrong LiveHistogram, Un
This new sensor delivers high-quality images and performance. Image noise is low and metering rarely overexposes. There are some issues with color- and white-balance accuracy though. The Olympus PEN E-P3 is much faster than its predecessor, particularly f...
Very good photo quality (though see issues below), Solid, eyecatching rangefinderstyle body; interchangeable grips let you find the right comfort level, Sensorshift image stabilization, Stunning 3inch touchscreen OLED display offers great color, sharpness, and viewing angle, Very fast autofocus performance in nearly all situations, Full manual controls, with lots of white balance options, five ki
Some noise reduction artifacting visible at base ISO, Colors a bit warm for my taste at default settings (totally subjective, of course), Hard to see screen in bright outdoor light, Camera can struggle to lock focus in low light, No sensorshift IS in movie mode; AF system slow to react to moving subjects, Some redeye, Can't access memory card slot while camera is on a tripod, No AC adapter availa
The Olympus E-P3 is a welcome upgrade to the E-P1 and E-P2, offering significant improvements in usability and performance. While its rangefinder-styled body is mostly unchanged since its predecessors, the E-P3 has gained a beautiful 3-inch OLED displ...
Incredibly high speed, Touchscreen and 3D shooting, Endless customization options, and new hardware for improved, quicker manual use, User-friendly in-camera UI, Stylish look and comfortable feel
Still no viewfinder, Price comparable to many DSLRs, Shooting in low-lighting remains tricky, but improved
Olympus has seriously invested to bring its PEN series up to speed and the E-P3 packs a much more serious punch than its predecessors....
Abstract: New popup flashThe newest member of the Micro Four Thirds Olympus PEN family is without a doubt the company's best model to date. I was fortunate enough to receive an Olympus PEN E-P3 well before the camera's August release date in order to crank out this...
The E-P3 is, in many ways, the camera we always hoped the PEN would be. It addresses the major weaknesses and criticisms of the E-P1 and E-P2, most notably with substantially faster focusing, a much better screen, and the addition of a built-in flash....
Nice design and solid metal build; OLED touchscreen control is a real time saver; easy to use features (both auto manual); fun effects filters
Expensive if you need to factor in a better lens; too bulky to carry in a pocket; Olympus faces regulatory probes that may not bode well for the company
The Olympus E-P3 may be expensive at £800 with standard zoom, but for once the expense is justifiable. The E-P3 oozes class, and picture and video quality largely live up to its peerless impression
The E-P3 is a fantastic camera, which easily upholds the substantial reputation of the PEN range. It’s an excellent CSC that will suit everyone, regardless of skill Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and tec...
At £799 with the 14-42mm kit lens (or £699 body only) the E-P3 sits at the more expensive end of the CSC market and, while it excels in its field, at its current price point you could pick up a great D-SLR with change left over. The price will fall o...
Abstract: The E-P3 is Olympus flagship Micro Four Thirds system camera. Claiming the fastest autofocus of its class, its clear it means business. The compact system camera market is continually expanding, with Olympus now an old hand at producing these sty...
