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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Small, inspiring design, Mirrorless design allows smaller optics, smaller body, Very compact lens designs, Good heft, but reasonably light at only one pound, Good LCD performance in bright sunlight, Control wheels work well, Leveling feature, Histogram...
Short battery life, No built-in flash, Low-res LCD screen, D-ring straps require metal-to-metal coupling rather than quieter metal-to-cloth, introducing rattle into audio tracks of movies, Leveling screen doesnt offer basic aperture and shutter speed ...
Not only did it introduce a new and much needed form factor to the digital camera market, the Olympus E-P1 is a great camera in its own right. (In fact, its detail rendering at moderate to high ISOs really marks a new level of performance for Four Thir...
Abstract: We were all impressed by the Panasonic GH1 and its amazing Video Mode and acceptable photo quality… Well at least way better than many other point and shoot or bridge available, but still a tiny little bit under a Nikon D90 (both the GH1 and D90 are so...
Stylish, well-built compact camera; excellent HD video function with superior built-in stereo microphone; good image quality in bright light.
Very slow autofocus speed will cause you to miss candid moments; image noise at ISO 800 and above is unacceptable; no built-in flash; no optical viewfinder.
Cramming a big sensor into a compact camera clearly creates some challenges, particularly when it comes to autofocus and image noise. Both the Sigma DP2 and the Olympus EP-1 deserve kudos for coming out ahead of the big boys— Canon and Nikon—a...
As noted earlier, I have seen other sites review the Olympus E-P1 and give boisterous recommendations to readers. I said before that I have had a hard time figuring out who this camera is for – I am still unsure. I’ve read that photo geeks are all ab...
Image quality, handling, Super Control Panel, Comprehensive, creative feature set, Good dust reduction system, Retro styling, Build, Lenses.
No (built-in) viewfinder, No built-in flash, Price, screen hard to see in brighter conditions.
Buying the E-P1 may look hard to justify at £700 (and a significant further price increase needs to be added when the optional viewfinder and flash are factored in) given it is not a DSLR but priced like one. True some may not see the point of this c...
Abstract: The Olympus E-P1 isnt your typical point-and-shoot camera. In fact, many of its features seem destined for more expensive cameras. But, is this the camera for you? Learn more below! BodyRating The Olympus E-P1 (starting at $750 online) is a continuat...
Abstract: This is the Olympus E-P1 , the digital camera that set a million tongues wagging when it was announced. The first Olympus camera to be based on the Micro Four-Thirds standard co-developed with Panasonic, the E-P1 is supposed to be able to capture cl...
Abstract: The Olympus E-P1 has made a daring move. The E-P1 is in many ways a very special camera. First of all, its appearance; retro and modern at the same time. For me, its design is as successful as the retro-design of the Volkswagen Beetle or the Fiat 500. ...
Excellent image quality in a tiny package, Cool art filters, Tough, retro metal design,
Horribly slow AF performance, Art filters make this slow camera even slower, Detail smoothing at high ISOs,
As soon as we saw the Olympus E-P1 we fell in love. Unfortunately, that initial feeling quickly gave way to a love-hate relationship. The E-P1 is as close as anyone has come to developing a "pocket-sized DSLR" ... a camera that delivers exceptional ima...
Abstract: If all you want to do is play around with the video functions of a DSLR, the Olympus E-P1 is a good place to start. Its small, easy to use, and has a much lower price than some of the video-DSLRs on the market (like the Panasonic GH1 and Canon 5D Mark...
