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March 2010
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The image quality from the EP trio is superb. Colours are rich without being oversaturated. Skin tones are smooth yet detailed. Auto focusing and exposure are good with exposure compensation easily to hand. Movie mode is exceptionally fine.
Fun art modes
Good focusing
Focus tracking
Sharp overall image quality
Built-in flash
Pop-up flash. Excellent SLR image quality for the price. Good noise control. HD video recording
Abstract: Positioned as an entry-level model, the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 is equipped with a new Live Guide interface which makes it easy for users to get the results they want even if they have little previous experience with photography. Based on the Micro Four Thi...
Abstract: I started out writing a short piece on traveling to Mazatlan with the Olympus E-PL1 digital camera. However, that short article turned into a full review. That’s just as well since the E-PL1 and Olympus’ other Micro Four Thirds cameras de...
Image quality is outstanding, especially compared to others in its price range, EPL1 is very easy to use, Shop around, as prices have dropped recently, making it a very good value, Camera has a "retro" look and design, which is appealing, EPL1 is a nice choice as an "intermediate" or "bridge" camera
Full manual controls are available, but can be tricky to find, Position of popup flash unit is a little awkward, Autofocus sometimes works slowly in low light, at least with kit lens, LCD works OK in sunlight, but it should be larger and have less glare in this price range
Abstract: Evaluation of Panasonic Lumix GF1, GF2 and Olympus E-PL1 Cameras Left: Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera and 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lensRight: Canon EOS-40D and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lensSeveral micro four thirds cameras (Panasonic and Olympus) were evaluated as a ...
Abstract: Best DSLR and System Camera Just over a year ago I reviewed the Pen E-P1 , Olympus's first foray into the compact system camera market. The review was generally positive, but I criticised the camera's lack of a built-in flash and relatively high price com...
With the E-P1 and E-P2 Olympus was targeting the enthusiasts and the serious photographers who were looking for a lighter and smaller alternative to a DSLR. The E-PL1 reflects a market shift by Olympus as it is aimed at the beginner and the compact o...
Impressive design and handling; excellent image quality; smashing video-recording features
Buttons feel rather cheap; shonky contracting-lens mechanism
The Olympus Pen E-PL1 is cheaper and more plasticky than the Pen E-P1 and Pen E-P2, and ought to be worse -- but it's not. It handles better and does more, thanks to its built-in flash. It's a Micro Four Thirds camera for the masses, and about time to...
Abstract: Boasting compact camera-like dimensions, but using a much larger micro Four Thirds format (17.3 x 13mm) Lmos sensor, the E-PL1 is the third iteration of Olympus' popular Pen series. ...
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a decent interchangeable lens camera that’s capable of taking clear and vibrant pictures; its art modes are also a lot of fun. However, it really does need a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), or at least a bundle that incl...
