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Olympus E-PL1 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Olympus E-PL1 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 05 March 2010 - |
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- 08 February 2010 - |
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- 0 |
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- 04 February 2010 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 03 February 2010 - |
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- 0 |
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Pocket-lint 's conclusion / rating - 05 March 2010 |
“ Small-ish and easy-ish to use, Olympus is claiming "big camera" results from its latest Pen. Pictures from it are invariably a match for its acclaimed predecessors if they're not quite, to our eyes, as sharp as a similarly priced mid-range DSLR with a physically larger lens can achieve.
On the plus side the E-PL1 is the most affordable Pen yet, and finally Olympus has included a built-in flash which is sure to extend its appeal beyond early adopters, consisting of Kevin Spacey fans and die-hard Pen enthusiasts... ”
Pocket-lint's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 08 February 2010 |
“ The Olympus PEN E-PL1 fills in the void below the E-P2, adding a solution that targets general consumers. The Olympus PEN E-PL1 has a lot of potential indeed in this fairly untapped market between compact cameras and ‘big’ digital SLRs: we’ll have a more in-depth discussion and overview of the Olympus PEN E-PL1, and a conclusion, once we get a final, production-level unit of the camera for review... ”
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- 0 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 04 February 2010 |
“ The Olympus EP-1 is a largely successful attempt to bring smaller, DSLR cameras to the mass-market, providing an ideal upgrade path for compact camera users who may be intimidated by the size and complexity of a DSLR. The drive towards simplicity and cost may put off more experienced photographers who would be better served by the premium E-P2 model, although the E-PL1 still offers most of that camera's core functionality.
Importantly for the target audience, the E-PL1 is the first PEN to feature a built-in flash, very neatly implemented with a folding design that raise the unit above the lens and helps reduce red-eye. The new Live Guide is another beginner-friendly addition that makes understanding and changing apertures and shutter speeds to achieve creative effects very straight-forward indeed - simply move the slider and observe the effects live on the LCD screen. Other key changes include using the navigation pad to change most of the camera's key settings and the removal of more advanced buttons like AEL and ISO, making the E-PL1 better suited to compact camera upgraders than to DSLR shooters looking for a more portable second camera. That said, the E-PL1 certainly offers most of key photographic features, with only the top shutter speed of 1/2000th second and ISO speed of 3200 proving limiting.
No corners have been cut when it comes to image quality, with the E-PL1 offering the best image quality that we've yet seen on a Four Thirds camera, just like the E-P1 and E-P2 before it. low-light performance up to ISO 1600 is very good, offering comparable quality to an entry-level APS-C DSLR, despite the smaller sensor size. The noise reduction is more aggressive by default on the E-PL1 than the other two PEN cameras, but you can change this if you don't like the out-of-the-box results. In terms of movie recording, the E-PL1 is actually one of the most capable Four Thirds cameras despite its budget price-tag, with 720p HD quality, full manual control, a handy one-touch record button and the much-prized ability to add an optional stereo microphone. Only the large file sizes and limit of 7 minutes in HD mode detract from what is otherwise a great performer.
The only notable fly in the ointment for the E-PL1 is the half-a-second wait when focusing, something that also hampers the other PEN models. It's a long enough delay to miss that decisive moment, leaving you cursing as the lens zooms in and out before finally emitting the confirmation beep. As you'd expect, performance is quicker with a prime lens, but the E-PL1 ultimately suffers in comparison to the Panasonic Micro Four Thirds cameras and any DSLR that you care to mention.
If you can live with this slight annoyance, the new Olympus E-PL1 is an attractive, well-built and very capable camera with a more aggressive price-tag than competing models. Beginners in particularly should seriously consider the E-PL1 if they've out-grown their compact, while it also represents something of a bargain for prosumers if you can live with the simpler interface. The E-PL1 is certainly another bold step towards establishing both PEN and Micro Four Thirds cameras in general - with Samsung's NX10 and even Sony joining in, 2010 could be the year when small cameras with big sensors go mainstream... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
FourThirds 's conclusion / rating - 03 February 2010 |
“ The Pen E-PL1 is the third Micro Four Thirds camera to be launched by Olympus. We have been trying one out and discovering how the E-PL1 fits into the Pen range. Further down this page we have a gallery of our own unique pictures that explore the E-PL1's design. We also have a separate article with nearly 60 images of the E-PL1 provided by Olympus. Although already revealed before Christmas, the new 9-18mm, 14-150mm, and 40-150mm m.Zuiko Micro Four Thirds lenses have been formally announced.... ”
Complete review here
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 03 February 2010 |
“ If the Micro Four Thirds space is where DSLR and Point and Shoot meet, then the E-PL1 is decidedly the most Point and Shoot oriented camera of the bunch. It doesn't have all of the sophistication of its predecessors, but it offers almost all of the same functions with the addition of a built-in flash for a lower price. We'll reserve judgement until we've put it through the full review routine, but for now it seems like an enticing option for those who didn't want spend big bucks on a Micro camera. For now, take a look at the image gallery on the next page for more photos of the E-PL1... ”
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Complete review here
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 03 February 2010 |
“ Like the E-P1/E-P2, the E-PL1 uses the same micro Four-Thirds (mFT) lens mount system. There are several models from both Olympus/Panasonic that use this specification. Because this is a mirror-less system, these manufactures have been able to reduce the distance between the mount and the image sensor from 40 mm (standard Four Thirds System) to approximately 20 mm. This allows for a much smaller camera bodies as well as lenses... ”
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DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 03 February 2010 |
“ The body itself mixes styling cues from Olympus' E-P1 with hints of the company's fondly remembered 'C' series of high-end compacts. This means no control dials, and therefore an awful lot of button-pressing the further away from the automated exposure modes you venture. But it also entails a simple result-orientated 'Live Guide' interface to allow you take control of the i-Auto for people happier to point-and-shoot... ”
Complete review here
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