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Olympus is one of the best known camera manufacturers in the market and though they may not be as popular as Canon or Nikon; they still have a significant name in the camera market. Olympus has had their PEN series cameras for more than half a cent...
The Olympus E-PL1 sells at a market operating price of Rs. 22,999. While this may be a decent camera in terms of image quality; this is definitely not the newest. Olympus recently launched the E-PL2 which has a larger screen with more controls. On the...
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consumersearch.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:39:51
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Micro Four Thirds is a new breed of pocket-sized cameras that act more like digital SLR (single-lens reflex) cameras -- and experts say the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is the best of the bunch. It's also one of the least expensive. The E-PL1 shaves costs by pari...
Costs less than others in its class, Interchangeable lenses, Shoots 720p video, RAWJPEGcapable, Solidly built, Has popup flash...
Slow performance in tests, Limited lens selection, No optical viewfinder, Battery life...
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The Olympus E-PL1 is a Digital Interchangeable Lens (DIL, aka “mirrorless DSLR”) camera with an “almost retro” charm all its own, good handling, very good image quality and much improved low noise high ISO capabilities. Though the build quality d...
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techreviewsource.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:39:55
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The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a small camera that's filled with advanced technology found on larger cameras. It's a portable and easy-to-use digital camera that offers 12.3 megapixels, RAW image shooting, 720p HD video recording, and more.The E-PL1 mea...
Small size & decently portable, Builtin flash, RAW images & 720p video, Manual & automatic shooting...
Mediocre LCD display, Daunting menu & navigation, Poor lowlight video quality...
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macworld.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:39:55
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Sitting somewhere between a point-and-shoot and a DSLR, compact interchangeable-lens cameras offer substantially lower bulk and weight than a DSLR, but more features than a pocket camera. The third Olympus camera to enter this category is the 12.3-mega...
Reasonable price, Small size, iAuto Mode, Built-in flash...
Poorly-designed interface, Sub-par LCD screen...
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Olympus keeps pushing the PEN, obviously feeding a market need. Now we see an entry level Micro Four Thirds model – the Olympus PEN E-PL1 – that should satisfy the less well-heeled and tech-challenged photographers out there.It’s hard to deny the phys...
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star-techcentral.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:39:57
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We first took a look at the Olympus E-PL1 in April (bit.ly/cbSF4q) and decided to include it in this shootout to see how well the 12.3-megapixel camera would stacks up against its competitors based on price, still and video quality and usability. Usa...
Solid number of features for pros and novices alike; iAuto mode is brilliant for novice shooters; good picture quality.
Not as nicelooking as the EP2; video quality a mixed bag.
When we first reviewed the E-PL1, we came away impressed with what Olympus added to their budget compact while taking away relatively little compared with the camera's more expensive siblings. In terms of still photos, the E-PL1 is on par with any mir...
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buy-n-shoot.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:39:57
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The Olympus E-PL1 put simply is a photographer’s dream. Whether you’re a DSLR user looking for a capable and affordable compact unit to add to your kit or an amateur photographer looking for a user-friendly unit to intuitively help you capture the bes...
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insidehw.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:39:58
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The increasingly large Micro Four Thirds (Micro 4/3) camera community has received a new representative. After the surfacing of the first Olympus PEN E-P1 model last year and PEN E-P2 camera a few months ago, the latest model, titled PEN E-PL1, has bee...
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Micro-four-thirds cameras may be small in your pocket but their impact on your pocketbook can often still be significant. Stepping into the budget micro-4/3 market is the Olympus Pen E-PL1, packing much of the functionality from the 12.3-megapixel PEN...
With an MRSP of $599.99 – and a street price closer to $520 – the Olympus PEN E-PL1 is pretty much half what you'd pay for its E-P2 sibling. That's despite using the same sensor and the same 720p HD video recording functionality. It's tempting to see micr...
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g4tv.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:00
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Video Review: Weighing only .75 lbs and a TruePic V Image processor, the Olympus E-PL1 DLSR takes amazing pictures, records HD movies and features creative effects. Kevin Pereira and Alison Haislip review this versatile camera for $530...
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About 47 years ago, Olympus went out on a limb to introduce a half-frame camera that featured interchangeable lenses and an image that measured 18x24mm rather than the movie film-derived 36x24mm film size. We are beyond film at this point, favoring d...
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About 47 years ago, Olympus went out on a limb to introduce a half-frame camera that featured interchangeable lenses and an image that measured 18x24mm rather than the movie film-derived 36x24mm film size. We are beyond film at this point, favoring dig...
Good image quality for the price, Solid kit lens, High quality video, Builtin flash...
Possibly oversimplified control, No builtin viewfinder, Art Filters of limited use, Not as quick as it could be.
The Olympus E-PL1 is a worthy entry to the ILC ranks for those ready to step beyond the constraints of a typical point and shoot camera. Made for the type of person who chooses to go to the next step, but most likely not further, it offers great image...
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So far, Micro Four Thirds cameras have been priced for the early-adopter crowd, with the first models from both Olympus and Panasonic debuting at about $800 (street) with their respective kit lenses. Now, the new Olympus Pen E-PL1 brings the entry pric...
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infosyncworld.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:06
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The Olympus E-PL1 is perhaps the most anticipated digital camera since the introduction of the company's first Micro Four Thirds camera, the Olympus E-P1. This time around, Olympus is targeting the beginner circuit, you know, shooters looking to ditch...
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The Olympus E-PL1 is part of a new breed of digital cameras which use the micro four thirds lens. These cameras use interchangeable lenses just like SLR cameras, however, unlike the SLRs, these cameras have a mirror-less design. This allows them to...
Good image quality, sturdy build quality, simple interface design, auto modes work well, ability to save in RAW and JPEG simultaneously in all modes, 720p video recording...
Boxy design, small display, no built-in optical viewfinder, interface looks a bit dated, slow autofocus, bit expensive...
We liked the performance of the Olympus PEN E-PL1. It tries to emulate the features and performance of dSLRs, but at the same time tries to have the user friendliness of point-and-shoots cameras. However, as it stands now neither is the quality levels...
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digitalcamerainfo.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:11
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The least expensive Micro Four Thirds camera to date is a solid step-up for point-and-shooters, with its compact size, built-in flash, and excellent image sharpness. Current SLR shooters may grumble about the relatively slow autofocus and $280 accessor...
We expect that, if the Micro Four Thirds format is going to achieve critical mass in the marketplace, it will be with cameras like the Olympus E-PL1 and Panasonic GF1. These two are intriguing step-up choices for point-and-shooters who want a larger...
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camcorderinfo.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:11
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The E-PL1 is a new, compact Micro Four Thirds camera from Olympus that offers a 1280 x 720 video recording mode. With the camera's $599 price tag, Olympus has positioned this model as a cheaper alternative to last year's E-P1. Exclusive - Read the ful...
The E-PL1's biggest limitation for video recording is the fact that it does not offer a Full HD 1920 x 1080 video mode. As far as 720p cameras go, however, the E-PL1 is a fairly good model. Olympus significantly increased the amount of manual controls...
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As one half of the Micro Four Thirds consortium, Olympus was one of the originators of the mirrorless interchangeable lens or system camera. In a little under two years, this new breed has established itself as a credible alternative both to compact...
Excellent resolution with lots of detail in the shots, Point-and-shoot interface that also allows user interaction, Superb JPEG engine makes camera's full capability easily accessible, Reliable metering and white balance (in natural light), Good AF performance (though kit lens holds it back), Hints of retro styling and SLR quality in a compact body, Collapsible kit lens is small and offers dece...
Some highlight clipping (and poor dynamic range at ISO 100), Low resolution screen that's hard to see in bright light, No orientation sensor means having to rotate every portrait image manually, Exposure controls slow and awkward to use (by DSLR standards), 1/2000th max shutter speed combined with base sensitivity of ISO 200 limits, you to small apertures in bright light, i-Enhance picture mode...
There are, perhaps, three types of potential users who might find themselves considering purchasing the E-PL1, all of who will find things to love and things to be frustrated by in the camera. The first is the compact camera user who wants better imag...
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The Olympus E-PL1 is the latest in the line of PEN cameras, which prior models include the original E-P1 and the E-P2. The E-PL1 is the first PEN camera targeted at and priced toward the consumer market. As with the other PEN models, the E-PL1 is a M...
All in all, the Olympus E-PL1 is a nice offering for the Micro Four Thirds format. Given the target of where we thought manufacturers were heading with this format to begin with (i.e. a true bridge between DSLRs and point and shoot cameras), it seems...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:13
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Just under two years ago, Panasonic's G1 demonstrated for the first time how the promised advantages of the Micro Four Thirds format translated into an actual camera. The model was praised and started the range on a high, though its insignificant size...
Excellent detail, small form...
some noise/noise reduction issues, low resolution LCD...
Evaluating the Olympus E-PL1 isn't entirely straightforward, given the rate at which this particular market is changing. The Micro Four Thirds system has unquestionably pioneered the hybrid concept, but Samsung's NX10, Ricoh's GXR system and the promis...
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It’s hardly a secret that Canon and Nikon dominate the DSLR market. Rather than beating their heads against the wall by competing directly against them, other manufacturers are zeroing in a new type of camera—one with a large imaging sensor, smaller si...
Excellent, natural stills, Very low noise, even at high ISOs, Compact, lightweight, Loved the 17mm lens...
Too expensive, Not many lens options, No viewfinder...
Olympus’ PEN E-PL1 makes a resounding case for the emerging Micro Four Thirds format by shedding the bulk of DSLR but preserving outstanding picture quality...
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letsgodigital.org Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:14
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Olympus is making headway with the digital PEN, which is logical. It is a very smart concept and a very nice cross between a compact camera and an SLR camera. The design also makes it appealing to a lot of people. That may be truer for the E-P1 than fo...
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We’ve already covered the new Olympus E-PL1 in a preview and a demo of the Live Guide automatic shooting, so this review is going to wrap things up into a neat little package. In case you didn’t read our previous coverage, the E-PL1 is the newest camer...
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Olympus' E-PL1 is a camera on a mission -- it not only shrinks the entry-level price tag for Micro Four Thirds cameras to $600, it retains the same 12.3 megapixel sensor, image processor, autofocus and metering systems of its elder, the E-P1, while introd...
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It seems like such a simple thing now, but it took Olympus three revisions to finally get its "Pen" Micro Four Thirds series down below (or even close to) the magical $600 mark. Lucky for us, the E-PL1 doesn't skimp on functionality, and in fact expands o...
Great valueBuilt-in flashHigh-end video...
Audible autofocus noiseCheaper construction than pricier versionsHarder to access manual controls...
Overall? We just love the results. You can gripe about manual controls all you want, but at the end of the day the E-PL1 has well-exposed, intuitive controls for making great photos with natural and artificial light, and its video mode is equal parts high...
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enticingthelight.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:16
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To many photographers Olympus has always felt like a second tier photography system since they adopted the in 2002, due to the sensor’s small size and generous 2x crop factor with respect to 24x36mm (full-frame) sensors. Despite these apparent li...
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Priced at $599.99 (list, with 14-42mm lens), the 12.3-megapixel Olympus E-PL1 sets a new price floor for Micro Four Thirds cameras, putting these smaller D-SLR competitors within reach of photo enthusiasts on tight budgets. The E-PL1 offers excellen...
Currently the east-expensive Micro Four Thirds camera you can buy. Beautiful, sharp images. Newbie-friendly features.
Sluggish autofocus. Noticeable shutter lag. Flimsy-feeling build. Proprietary USB port.
A good value at under $600 with lens, the Olympus E-PL1 offers D-SLR image quality without the clunky build. But if you're looking for speed, sluggish focusing speeds leave this camera in the dust behind Panasonic's Micro Four Thirds offerings and...
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Small cameras with big sensors are set to be the future of photography - at least, that's what Olympus think as they introduce the E-PL1, their brand new PEN camera for the mass-market. Cheaper, smaller, lighter and easier to use than most rival model...
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...
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12.30MegapixelsMicro Four Thirds mount2.7 inchLCDOlympus E-PL1 Overview by Shawn BarnettFebruary 3, 2010 1:00 am EST Just over seven months after announcing the Olympus E-P1 Digital Pen, and three months after announcing the E-P2, Olympus unveils their...
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or the money you get the same resolution (12.3 megapixels), the same movie size (720p @ 30fps), along with many of the other features found on the...
This is our First Look at a pre-production E-PL1 Digital Pen camera. Please check back in the coming weeks to see our in-depth conclusion, once we are able to put a full production unit through the paces...
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Why? Because every guy wants to take better pictures for posterity. When digital cameras first hit the market in a big way, we were all over it. Finally, we were able to click away aimlessly and experiment with the various settings, and we could see ou...
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dcresource.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:19
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This is a preview of the Olympus E-PL1 interchangeable lens camera. The camera described here is preproduction, and the features described in this article may be different in the final product. Olympus has requested that photos from this preproduction...
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dpnow.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:29
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Olympus makes the Pen E-PL1 even smaller and lighter, as well as cheaper and easier to use Official Pen E-PL1 press release and detailed specifications Pen E-PL1 product image gallery This article has been reproduced from our Four Thirds specialist sit...
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tipa.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:40:33
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Positioned as an entry-level model, the OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 is equipped with a new Live Guide interface which makes it easy for users to get the results they want even if they have little previous experience with photography. Based on the Micro Four Thi...
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I started out writing a short piece on traveling to Mazatlan with the Olympus E-PL1 digital camera. However, that short article turned into a full review. That’s just as well since the E-PL1 and Olympus’ other Micro Four Thirds cameras de...
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Evaluation of Panasonic Lumix GF1, GF2 and Olympus E-PL1 Cameras Left: Panasonic Lumix GF1 camera and 14-45mm f/3.5-5.6 lensRight: Canon EOS-40D and EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 lensSeveral micro four thirds cameras (Panasonic and Olympus) were evaluated as a...
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In essence, what's been happening over the past few years is that digital camera prices have come way down. For a couple hundred dollars, you now have your choice of dozens of supremely competent compacts, all brimming with features. While most of those u...
Competent 12megapixel interchangeable lens camera suitable for above and underwater use, Live View via bright 2.7inch wide viewing angle LCD, Micro Four Thirds standard means a good selection of available lenses and adapters, Generally excellent picture q...
No optical viewfinder, Inconsistent onscreen menus often cryptic and confusing, No underwater modes, Can't operate popup flash once camera is inside housing, Housing only has optical flash ports...
With the E-PL1, Olympus offers a very affordable camera that seeks to combine the advantages of compacts (small size and weight) with the advantages of a dSLR (interchangeable lens, superior performance). As far as we're concerned, the experiment is a ful...
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