Testseek.com have collected 137 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen E-P3 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen E-P3.
July 2011
(79%)
137 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Without a doubt, this is one of the most fun cameras we've used on a daily basis. There isn't a high learning curve and what you see on its screen is usually what the camera records. It has extensive colour adjustments, Art filters and scene modes -- b...
Having used the Olympus Pen E-P3 for a few weeks, it is certainly a camera that ticks a lot of boxes for me. It handles well and allows easy creative control.While the AF system is generally fast if using one of the new MSC lenses, it is not always up to...
Out of all the things we like the most about the Olympus PEN EP-3, the design and build quality stand out at the top of the list. It's a stunning little camera, with a cool retro feel and the ability to switch lenses whenever you need. Quality is high, with the use of aluminium throughout the body. It feels great, and it's also robust. The display on the back of the PEN EP-3 gets OLED technology,
The Olympus PEN EP-3 is a great little camera, but it's also expensive. You'll be able to get a decent DSLR for the same price, so you'll really have to want the more compact design. The lack of viewfinder will also put serious photographers off.
We really like the Olympus PEN EP-3. It looks fantastic, is stunningly well made and offers lots of fine features. It also delivers when it comes to image quality, so if the price isn't an issue, it's a great choice for those upgrading from a compact c...
OLED touchscreen, fast autofocus, wireless flash control, quality images
Expensive, subject tracking ineffective, too few shots per charge
Fast autofocus and a much-needed built-in flash brings the E-P3 up to a higher level than its predecessors. It’s a top model that produces great image quality from a Micro Four Thirds sensor and has plenty going for it bar the hefty £800 price tag...
Very fast autofocus in good light, 1080i HD video mode with stereo sound, Noise kept in check up to 3200 ISO, Highquality OLED screen, Highquality build and finish
Autofocus slows down in low light with the 1442 mm f/3.55.6 kit lens, No swivel or tilt screen / No builtin electronic viewfinder, No settings (shutter speed, aperture) available in video mode and rolling shutter issues, Disappointing 3 fps burst mode, Battery life could be better
The Pen E-P3 brings Olympus back into the game when it comes to interchangeable lens compacts. With its boosted responsiveness, HD video mode and sleek OLED screen, the E-P3 now boasts most of the features that were sorely lacking in previous versions ...
Great image quality, Enthusiast-level shooting features, Solid build quality and stylish design
Zoom ring a bit hard to reach, AWB can be fooled under artificial light, Very expensive
Our review sample came fitted with the all-new Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R kit lens, although the camera is also bundled with a 17mm ‘pancake' lens kit. Thanks to the 2x crop factor of the Micro Four Thirds system, the Zuiko's 14-42mm equates to 28-84mm...
