Olympus Pen E-PL1 + 14-42/3.5-5.6
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15 years ago
Olympus' PEN E-PL1, a retro-styled Micro Four Thirds camera
The Micro Four Thirds "semi-compact" digital camera system is catching on, accounting for more than 10% of interchangeable-lens camera sales in December last year, according to market research firm GfK.
15 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 – Good Performance From an Average Looker
Olympus is one of the best known camera manufacturers in the market and though they may not be as popular as Canon or Nikon; they still have a significant name in the camera market. Olympus has had their PEN series cameras for more than half a century.
15 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 Review
It's hardly a secret that Canon and Nikon dominate the DSLR market . Rather than beating their heads against the wall by competing directly against them, other manufacturers are zeroing in a new type of camera-one with a large imaging sensor, smaller size and interchangeable lenses so you can get...
15 years ago
Olympus E-PL1 review
Not everyone wants a digital SLR, but many do want more than a compact camera. Not only do they want to take higher quality photos, but they want the SLR's flexibility when it comes to changing lenses.
15 years ago
Olympus E-PL1 Review
The Olympus E-PL1 is the cheapest of the Olympus Digital PEN cameras, rolling onto the scene with a 14-42mm kit lens and body for $599. The E-PL1 is compact, stylish and well-priced for its features.
Pros:
- Pop-up flash added
- Great image quality
- Affordable price
Cons:
- Slow AF system
- No optical viewfinder
- Cheaper build
15 years ago
Olympus PEN E-PL1 review by Perry Rhodan
Incredible IQ from a compact like m4/3. Up to 800 iso no need for a DSLR for me.
Pros:
- Compact
- great IQ
- easy use
- some excellent optics for m4/3 (eg 9-18 m4/3
Cons:
- Noise over 800, screen could be better and larger
- Really nothing much at this price
15 years ago
Olympus E-PL1 Digital Camera Review
It delivers on all of the promises made by Olympus and is undeniably worth the sub $1,000 investment. The E-PL1 is very impressive overall and thoroughly recommended.
15 years ago
With more sensible pricing, the latest addition to the PEN range is definitely a step in the right direction The Micro Four Thirds "semi-compact" digital camera system is catching on, accounting for more than 10% of interchangeable-lens camera sales in December last year, according to market...
15 years ago
Olympus E-PL1
The Good Good image quality for the price. Solid kit lens. High quality video. Built-in flash. The Bad Possibly over-simplified control. No built-in viewfinder. Art Filters of limited use. Not as quick as it could be.
Pros:
- Good image quality for the price
- Solid kit lens
- High quality video
- Built-in flash
Cons:
- Possibly over-simplified control
- No built-in viewfinder
- Art Filters of limited use
- Not as quick as it could be
16 years ago
[REVIEW-OLYMPUS E-PL1]
This 12.3 megapixel camera is the third Olympus entry into the Micro Four Thirds camera category (which it shares with Panasonic). The E-PL1 is essentially a reduced specification E-P2. No important operational features have been removed but the construction uses more plastic.
Pros:
- The image quality from the E-P trio is superb
- Colours are rich without being over-saturated
- Skin tones are smooth yet detailed
- Auto focusing and exposure are good with exposure compensation easily to hand
- Movie mode is exceptionally fine
Cons:
- The price now seems high
- compared with the excellent Samsung NX10
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