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Published: 2011-06-30, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com
The addition of Full HD 1080p recording may steal the headlines, but the real joy of recording video with the E-P3 stems from the camera's slick interface and good design. On the E-P3, Olympus lets you record video in nearly any camera mode, or you...
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....
Abstract: Build and Ergonomics Although it retains the traditional styling and build quality of the original PEN cameras, the E-P3's body has been further refined to improve its appearance and handling. It's slightly longer than the E-P2 but marginally thinner, not...
