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: The Olympus Pen E-P1 is the third Micro Four Thirds (MFT) camera to reach the market and is quite different from the Panasonic G-series models that preceded it. Capitalising on the heritage of the popular Pen series cameras, which were launched 50 ye...
Abstract: Then, last spring, a friend read about a rumoured new Olympus that sounded terrific, and I tried to open diplomatic relations again. It was impossible to make contact. Somebody thought there was a bloke who speaks to the media but he was off, I was put th...
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 -...
When we looked at the Lumix DMC-G1, we asked whether the MFT system was in danger of falling between two stools. The PEN P-E1 merely confirms these fears. It’s too big to appeal to the compact camera user looking to upgrade, and the lack of a built-...
Abstract: This camera is reviewed as part of our group test of Digital SLR HD Video Cameras Olympus doesn’t currently make a digital SLR – in the conventional sense – with HD video capability. What it does offer, like Panasonic with its GH1, is a device that’s t...
