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The Olympus Pen EP-1 is a different sort of camera. It’s not a point-and-shoot, prosumer or SLR. The design is not something new-fangled, but a tribute to Olympus’ half-frame rangefinder cameras. Back in the days, Olympus was heavily lauded for having...
Cool retro design, Micro four thirds format with interchangeable lenses...
More expensive (and slower) than many DSLRs, No viewfinder, No built in flash...
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Amateur Digital SLRs Olympus’ E-P1; The Return Of The Olympus Pen By Joe Farace • January, 2010 “The object of photography is to express what is in your heart and mind.”—Yoshihisa Maitani, designer of the Olympus Pen camera The original Olympus Pe...
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The Olympus E-P1 is an interchangeable lens digital camera. It uses a Four-Thirds sensor along with the Micro Four-Thirds lens mount. This is now the second such camera with a compact design similar to the reviewed Panasonic Lumix GF1. The Olympus...
There are virtually no similar cameras, so one has to consider the compromise in choosing the Olympus E-P1. The good news is that image quality is not an issue for all but the most critical output. Portability is good considering the flexibility of...
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While many digital camera manufacturers are adding features to their SLRs and point-and-shoot cameras, Olympus (and Panasonic, with its Lumix DMC-GF1 () created the E-P1, a camera that delivers SLR-like quality in a size that’s closer to a point-and-sh...
Very good image quality; nice design and small size; compatible with Micro Four Thirds lenses.
Slow auto focus; no built-in flash; ISO ratings are a little fast.
As a second camera for an SLR shooter, or as an advanced camera for the photographer who wants more than a point-and-shoot, but really needs the smallest camera possible, the E-P1 is a very good choice. Auto-focus is a little slow for some application...
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After the introduction of the micro-four-thirds format in August 2008 and the Panasonic DMC-G1 as well as the DMC-GH1, Olympus - the co-inventor of the initial four-thirds system - presents their first micro-four-thirds digital interchangeable lens c...
Finally Olympus released their first micro-four-thirds digital camera styled in the retro design of the classic Olympus PEN - a highly successful rangefinder camera back in the 60s. Obviously they feel that the time is about right for such dwarfish...
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The Olympus PEN E-P1 Micro Four-Thirds camera is a beautiful piece of hardware and something photo geeks can’t help but want. After all, it has lots of history behind it, it’s one of the best looking digital cameras on on the market, and it packs much...
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wired.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:05
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II Canon PIXMA iP4700 Printer Gitzo GM2561 Traveler Monopod and Quick Release Ballhead Datacolor SpyderCube Calibration Tool Samsung HMX-R10 Camcorder Olympus E-P1 CameraOlympus brings back sepia-tinged memories of film with its retr...
Solidly built, nostalgically styled 12.3megapixel cam that rewards a considered approach to picturetaking. Tidy images up to ISO 1600. Manual controls. Mated with the lowprofile 17mm f2.8 lens ($300), this is a street shooter's dream. Excellent image...
Lores LCD a real disappointment. Complicated menus. External flash only ($200). Subpar lowlight, ultrahighISO shots.
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The Olympus E-P1 is a compact camera with a 12.3 Megapixel DSLR-sized sensor and removeable lenses. Announced in June 2009, it’s the first Olympus camera to employ the Micro Four Thirds standard the company jointly developed with Panasonic. Unlike th...
Compact body with DSLR-sized sensor, Built-in stabilisation works with any lens, HD movie mode and HDMI port, Broad customisation and Level Gauge.
Leisurely autofocus system, No built-in flash or viewfinder, Average resolution screen, Collapsing kit zoom mechanism can annoy.
When Olympus and Panasonic developed Micro Four Thirds, it was cameras like the E-P1 and GF1 which really had enthusiasts excited: the dream of squeezing a DSLR sensor and interchangeable lenses into as small a form factor as possible. And in this res...
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The E-P1 probably the embodies the nicest concept we have seen recently. Unfortunately there are also plenty of technical drawbacks...
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We knew it was coming but it still surprised many when Olympus threw away the last vestiges of a single lens reflex camera in a digital snapper that otherwise could have been called a DSLR.Into the new PEN went the 4/3rds inch Micro Four Thirds Live M...
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With only three cameras available so far in the Micro Four Thirds format, it’s hard to compare the Olympus E-P1 with direct competitors—there really aren’t any. But next to Panasonic’s GH1, despite a virtual tie in our lab tests, we preferred the E-P1...
With only three cameras available so far in the Micro Four Thirds format, it’s hard to compare the Olympus E-P1 with direct competitors—there really aren’t any. But next to Panasonic’s GH1, despite a virtual tie in our lab tests, w...
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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...
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...
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akihabaranews.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:05
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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...
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The Olympus E-P1 is the first Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus. The new E-P1 features a 12.3 megapixel sensor and offers users the ability to switch lenses. It has no mirror box between the lens and the image sensor, so it is effectively a full...
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...
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Olympus' latest digital camera harks back, in terms of the name at least, to the famed Pen range of half frame (a half frame of 35mm film that is) Olympus cameras first introduced in 1959 and that heralded the sale of 17-million...
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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If you've ever wondered what would happen if you took the high quality image sensor and interchangeable lenses from a DSLR and packed them into a pocket-sized camera, you can stop wondering. The new does just that, promising DSLR image quality in a...
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...
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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...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:07
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The Olympus E-P1 is a kick-ass modern camera in retro-design disguise, with a compact size that finally delivers on the "micro" part of the Micro Four Thirds promise...
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Over here is my review of the Olympus E-P1, Olympus’ first Micro Four Thirds camera. Head on to the Olympus E-P1 photo gallery as well for full-sized photos. DPInterface Olympus E-P1 Review Brad Soo – August 3rd, 2009 During the film era, Olympus cre...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:07
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The Olympus E-P1 is the company’s first Micro Four Thirds camera. When the Micro Four Thirds format was first announced both Panasonic and Olympus spoke of smaller-bodied cameras, and with the Panasonic Lumix G1 we saw just what was possible with this...
Though not aimed at the budget buyer, the Olympus E-P1 is not overly expensive. It is pitched as a premium product and will undoubtedly attract attention due to its looks, but considering it costs £699 with the 14-42mm, it is nearly half the price of...
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With DSLR-like functionality in a package no larger than a rangefinder camera, the Olympus E-P1 ($799.99 list, with 14-42mm kit lens) is truly a game changer. The Micro Four Thirds camera offers spectacular image quality in a compact body, but its a...
Sharp images from ISO 100 through ISO 800. Low noise from ISO 100-1600. Beautiful aesthetics and design. HD video capture (720p30). HDMI port. 3 inch LCD.
Noticeable shutter lag. Slow autofocus. Lens is noisy when focusing, which is recorded when capturing video. Few Micro Four Thirds Lenses available. No optical viewfinder. No built-in flash.
Despite slow focusing, the compact Olympus E-P1 offers a well-rounded experience with a great price...
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It’s a point-and-shoot! It’s a DSLR! No, actually, it’s a Micro Four Thirds camera. What’s that, you say? It’s a class of camera that attempts to match digital SLRs’ speed and image quality, but uses the same technology as a point-and-shoot, which, in...
Compact, stainless steel design, Pleasing, accurate colors, Detailed 720p video with good sound, Full manual control and RAW support, Unique filters for photos and movies...
Photos slightly underexposed in Auto mode, Slow autofocusing in movie mode, No viewfinder, Lacks on-board flash...
For many shoppers, DSLRs’ bulky shapes are a deal-breaker, and that’s why we like the Olympus PEN E-P1. If you want the image quality of a DSLR along with a more compact design (and can afford to pay a premium), this camera is a compelling cho...
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The Olympus E-P1 is a new kind of digital camera that promises to offer DSLR image quality in an ultra-compact format. The first Micro Four Thirds model from Olympus, the EP1 has a retro design based on the Olympus Pen series of compact film cameras f...
The Olympus EP-1 is a brave and largely successful attempt at fusing the small size and handling of a compact camera with the image quality and features of a DSLR. Most potential buyers wont remember the camera or decade that inspired the distinctive...
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Other than the aspirationally priced Leica M8, there’s no other camera quite like the Olympus PEN E-P1. By coupling a compact-sized body with SLR-quality innards and an interchangeable lens mount, it styles itself on the classic rangefinder cameras...
Stunning looks. Interchangeable lens. Metal body...
No viewfinder. Expensive. Slow...
It has a few shortcomings, but the E-P1 is a camera of unique character in a world of dull-looking compacts...
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It has been two weeks since I first got my hands on the gorgeous Olympus E-P1, and I think the time has come to give my honest opinion of how this retro Micro Four Thirds camera performs in some day to day photo work.As I mentioned in the previous revi...
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It goes without saying that we've been pretty excited about the Olympus E-P1 (or "digital Pen") since we first laid eyes on the prototype the company was showing off. The Micro Four Thirds camera just seems to breed gadget lust amongst the staff, combinin...
Easy to use, Excellent image quality, 720p video looks superb...
Autofocus noise bad for video, Reds can be oversaturated, No mic input...
We still have plenty more to explore on the E-P1, such as the in-camera editing, slideshow options, and lots of little perks that Olympus has smartly added, but at a glance, we're impressed with much of what the company has delivered.Obviously some of the...
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g4tv.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:07
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Video Review: Kevin Pereira and Olivia Munn take a look at the Olympus E-P1 Micro DSLR, the worlds smallest 12.3 megapixel interchangeable lens camera...
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The 12.3Mp Olympus PEN E-P1 is larger than a standard compact digital camera such as a Canon Ixus or a Sony Cyber-shot and has interchangeable lenses. Here's our hands-on report.Olympus is celebrating 50 years since the 1959 launch of its ground-break...
The retro feel of the Olympus E-P1 is wonderful. It's the sort of camera that puts a smile on your face when you use it and we loved the amount of control it gave us over what we took and its final look. In fact, our main criticism of a camera purport...
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Olympus PEN E-P1(2009 - ) Quarter-frame, 3" LCD, $750-900 © 2009 KenRockwell.com. All rights reserved. Olympus E-P1 (16 oz/455g with lens). .This one came from ; you also can find it at it at , and . It helps me keep adding to this sit...
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OLYMPUS UNVEILS A NEW ERA WITH THE E-P1: NOT A POINT & SHOOT. NOT AN SLR. ITS A PEN. WHAT WILL YOU CREATE? CENTER VALLEY, Pa., June 16, 2009 - A new era of digital imaging begins today with the launch of the Olympus E-P1. The worlds smallest 12.3-meg...
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Firmware V0.9) From the OM system 35mm SLRs and lenses to the XA series rangefinders and the half-frame Pen models, Olympus has for at least half a century been notable for producing cameras that are smaller than their competitors without sacrificin...
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This is a preview of the Olympus E-P1 interchangeable lens camera. The camera described here is not final, so some features described in this article are subject to change. Olympus has asked that photos and movies taken with the camera not be posted...
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