Testseek.com have collected 71 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen Lite E-PL7 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen Lite E-PL7.
October 2014
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The editors liked
Respected sensor and processor combination
Easy selfie mode
Raw files recording possible with Art Filters
All the Pen cameras
From the EP1 onwards
Have been a joy to behold and a pleasure to use. Olympus jpegs are consistently excellent and RAW is better. The supplied Olympus Viewer software is excellent and may be all that anyone needs for RAW conversion a
With its flexible display
Great set of controls and generally streamlined design
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 hits quite a few high notes
The editors didn't like
No viewfinder builtin
No smaller than OMD EM10
Selfie mode not compatible with tripods
You can't use the optional viewfinder and a flash at the same time – they both use the same accessory port
Published: 2014-12-02, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
With its flexible display, great set of controls and generally streamlined design, the Olympus PEN E-PL7 hits quite a few high notes
It might be a little too complicated for newbies, and the grip could be bigger
A likeable interchangeable-lens model, the Olympus PEN E-PL7's overall package makes an attractive alternative to an advanced compact and has quite a bit to offer as a first ILC....
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Published: 2014-11-16, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
All the Pen cameras, from the EP1 onwards, have been a joy to behold and a pleasure to use. Olympus jpegs are consistently excellent and RAW is better. The supplied Olympus Viewer software is excellent and may be all that anyone needs for RAW conversion a
You can't use the optional viewfinder and a flash at the same time – they both use the same accessory port
We are passionate (biased?) about compact system cameras – not just from Olympus but also from Sony, Samsung, Nikon, Panasonic and Fujifilm. Olympus and Panasonic, in collaboration, were the first to demonstrate the merits of the smaller, smarter camera f...
The release of the PEN E-PL7 gives Olympus three models with features that will appeal to socially-active buyers who want compact cameras with premium styling and lenses appreciate the benefits of interchangeable lenses. The E-PL7, E-P5 and E-M10 cameras ...
Published: 2020-06-08, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
IntroductionSpecification and FeaturesThe existing PEN line up of three distinct models is designed to appeal to photographers with different levels of expertise, and sitting in between the advanced and beginner levels is the E-PL, or PEN Lite series. The...
Published: 2015-11-03, Author: Dan , review by: dpreview.com
Abstract: Interchangeable lens cameras come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes and prices, from the very reasonable to the eye-wateringly expensive. The $500 category is a place most first-time interchangeable lens camera buyers will likely find themselves. If...
Published: 2015-09-15, Author: Dan , review by: theverge.com
Abstract: If you're taking pictures, chances are you're using a smartphone. Smartphones are great portable cameras because they generally take decent photos and are always in our pockets. But they aren't particularly capable photographic tools and can really strugg...
Poor quality kit lens judging from two samples, Screen can't flip forwards when tripodmounted, Lack of touch buttons for changing selfie settings.
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is a mid-range mirrorless camera aimed at those who want a step-up in quality and control over a point-and-shoot or smartphone. It has 16 Megapixels, built-in stabilization that works with any lens you attach, Wifi, and a screen whic...
Published: 2015-02-04, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Although we leave the reviewing of cameras to our friends at DPReview, the PEN E-PL7 looks to be a solid choice in terms of features and sensor performance. Admittedly it's not quite in the same league as the larger APS-C sensor in the Sony A5100, particu...