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
(79%)
113 Reviews
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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...
Abstract: Not a writing instrument as you may think from the title, but a DSLR camera, this designed to look like an SLR of a long time ago. It takes brilliant images in daylight; alas I cannot tell you about night time shots as no flash was supplied....
Abstract: The Olympus PEN E-P1 is an elegant camera with an appealing retro design. The camera utilises the new mirror- and prism-less Micro Four Thirds system, which allows the E-P1 to be very compact and lightweight. Besides the compact Micro Four Thirds lense...
Abstract: Olympus E-P1 at a glance: 12.3-million-pixel Live-MOS sensor 3in, 230,000-dot LCD screen Contrast-detection AF (including face detection) 3fps continuous shooting ISO 100-6400 (equivalent) Scores: Features - 7/10 Build and handling - 6/10 AWB/colour -...
Die Olympus Pen E-P1 ist in Silber eine edle und attraktive Kamera, die sich äusserlich und durch die Wechselobjektive von der Masse der Digitalkameras abhebt. Sie bietet einen zeitgemässen Funktionsumfang und verzichtet dabei auf übertrieben viele Gim...
Abstract: Amateur Digital SLRs Olympus’ E-P1; The Return Of The Olympus Pen By Joe Farace • January, 2010 “The object of photography is to express what is in your heart and mind.”—Yoshihisa Maitani, designer of the Olympus Pen camera The original Olympus Pe...
There are virtually no similar cameras, so one has to consider the compromise in choosing the Olympus E-P1. The good news is that image quality is not an issue for all but the most critical output. Portability is good considering the flexibility of ...
Very good image quality; nice design and small size; compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses.
Slow auto focus; no built-in flash; ISO ratings are a little fast.
As a second camera for an SLR shooter, or as an advanced camera for the photographer who wants more than a point-and-shoot, but really needs the smallest camera possible, the E-P1 is a very good choice. Auto-focus is a little slow for some application...