wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:11
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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...
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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...
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EISA.eu Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:12
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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...
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amateurphotographer.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:12
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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 -...
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Nostalgia isn’t what it used to be. We used to looked back at past technologies with fond memories, but be grateful that we lived in the modern world. Now, it seems, some of us want a piece of both the past and the present, with gadgets combining an ol...
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-...
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Olympus doesn’t presently offer a DSLR, in the conventional sense, with HD video capability, but, like Panasonic’s GH1, it does offer what is technically classified as an ‘interchangeable lens camera’. This means the internal mirror mechanism has been...
Rock solid build, fun effects filters, image quality on a par with SLR cameras, dimensions mean it can be used like a glorified snapshot model...
No optical viewfinder or flash provided, plus the same outlay would buy an entry level DSLR and a couple of lenses – albeit one without HD video...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:12
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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...
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techradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:12
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The timing of the new Olympus Pen E-P1 isnt a coincidence. Its 50 years since Olympus launched the original Pen, a revolutionary half-frame camera that was eventually developed into an SLR with a porro-finder rather than a conventional pentaprism...
Glorious performance, Great features...
Awkward controls, More lenses needed, Lens build is a bit plasticky and cheap...
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Photoradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:12
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The PEN EP-1 is designed in the style of the original PEN. This camera is different from the Micro Four Thirds concept premiered in 2008. Is this the dawn of a new era?The timing of the new Olympus PEN E-P1 isn’t a coincidence. It’s 50 years since Olym...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:13
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The Olympus E-P1 is a Micro Four Thirds camera that offers interchangeable lenses, has a 12.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, offers ISO levels up to 6,400, has a three-inch 230,000 pixel LED screen and has an SD card slot and an HDMI output. It measures 122x71...
That the Olympus E-P1 is something different becomes apparent as soon as you take it out the box, its sexy retro styling a throw-back to the 70s. The Micro Four Thirds sensor on the inside means that the E-P1 essentially has the same basic features as a f...
There's no built-in flash and what about an optical viewfinder, eh Olympus? You have to rely on the LED display, which isn't bad by any stretch, but it can be tricky in bright conditions. The only other gripe is the price. £700 for an "inbetw...
The Olympus E-P1 is a stunning camera (in terms of both looks and features) that bridges the gap between compacts and SLRs. Full marks Olympus. Bravo!Best offers for the Olympus E-P1Camerabox £519.99 Purely Gadgets £559.95 Amazon UK £597.10...
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A little over seven months ago I reviewed the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 , an SLR-like camera using a new lens mount and body design that eliminated the bulky reflex mirror and optical viewfinder that had been a feature of all SLR cameras - film and digital -...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:13
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Nine months after Panasonic brought out its G1, Olympus is offering its vision of the micro four thirds. The manufacturer has chosen to revive it as part of a 1960s mini-SLR range, the Pen Fs, with an ultra compact retro camera. A nice idea but does th...
Beautiful retro look, Compact, Effective scroll, Nice build and design...
Screen resolution, No viewfinder / optional viewfinder imprecise, Illogical menus, Ineffective stabilization, Insufficient battery life...
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igizmo.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:13
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A stunning looker with a price tag to match. But does it take decent pictures? Looks great / Well-made / Interchangeable lenses Expensive / Image quality not up there with real D-SLRs Our hearts sank when we first saw the E-P1. With its design slavishl...
Looks great, Wellmade, Interchangeable lenses...
Expensive, Image quality not up there with real DSLRs...
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digicambuyer.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:13
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Olympus revives an old brand to debut its Micro Four Thirds ‘Pen’With a model number of E-P1, Olympus’ long awaited Micro Four Thirds camera – coming after Panasonic’s own well received DSLR-styled G1 and GH1 – is alternatively being referred to as the...
It may look like a Cold War relic but old-fashioned solidity and craftsmanship is intrinsic to the E-P1’s appeal, seducing those who don’t normally ‘do’ digital whilst providing something inspiringly different for the rest of us...
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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 units between its launc...
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...
We were won over by the image quality and that at the end of the day is probably the single most important factor and so makes this a camera one we cannot help but recommendKey specs12 megapixels, HDMI, Li-ion battery, SD, SDHC...
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Announced on the 16th of June 2009, the Olympus PEN E-P1 is a whole new kind of digital camera - it offers the image quality and sensor from a Digital SLR, with interchangeable lenses, and the compact body of a point and shoot camera due to the Micro F...
EXCELLENT image quality - low noise, excellent colour, detail, exposure, very sharp results from the kit lens Built in sensor shift image stabilisation Built in dust reduction Good 3" screen works well outdoors Worlds most compact "DSLR" - available w...
No flash - dedicated flash is expensive (£159 in the UK, $99 in the US) Lens noise on videos when AF or Manual Focus is used. Menu system(s) can get confusing without reference to the manual The lowest you can set Auto ISO to is ISO200 - does this ne...
When announced the Olympus PEN E-P1 caused quite a lot of interest - here is a camera promising Digital SLR quality from a stylish metal body that is similar in size to a serious compact camera, and can fit in your pocket! Now that the camera is availa...
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The Olympus E-P1 might look retro, but this all-new compact camera is just about the most advanced snapper in the world. Inside is a new Micro Four Thirds sensor that gives the E-P1 the same basic features as a fully-fledged SLR, only without the e...
Solid design, gorgeous looks, interchangeable lenses...
No flash or optical viewfinder...
Finally, a compact camera for serious photographers...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:13
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Daddy cool... With the current economic climate the way it is, sometimes you just want a gadget that transports you to a better time, when free love reigned supreme and the only stress you had was in choosing what paisley shirt to wear. The Olympus E-...
Its retro look, Compact size, HD recording capabilities...
Pricy, even if it is worth it, Autofocus takes a while to work, Some muddled menu options...
A perfect camera for those who want to take a step away from compact cameras. The retro look will also bring your cool rating up a notch.
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Olympus’ potentially ground breaking new 12.3 megapixel, interchangeable lens E-P1 camera is as much a product of the past as the present. Since 2002, its manufacturer, in conjunction with Panasonic, has pioneered a system for smaller digital camera bo...
Rock solid build, fun effects filters as found on Olympus E-series DSLRs, image quality on a par with SLR cameras, camera set up allows spur-of-the-moment shooting from the hip...
Pricey for anyone looking to invest in a whole new system as the same outlay would buy a starter DSLR and a couple of lenses, no built in optical viewfinder or flash – but both available if paying more...
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Various manufacturers have tried to resurrect the concept of the old 35mm rangefinder over the past few years. None have been wildly successful and all have been very expensive. The idea of a digital rangefinder-style camera is to bring the quality and...
Beautiful image quality for such a compact camera and it's almost impossible to dislike, but it's expensive and does have flaws...
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Verdict: Could have been great, but at this price we wouldnt be prepared to live with its weaknesses. Theres a big gulf in image quality between compact and SLR cameras. However, not everyone wants to carry a bulky SLR around with them. Olympus an...
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Olympus is celebrating 50 years since the 1959 launch of its ground-breaking PEN 35mm film camera - the first affordable, consumer portable camera and one that Olympus believes was a ground-breaking launch. This week, it launched a digital version b...
The retro feel of the Olympus E-P1 is wonderful. Its 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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practicalphotography.com Updated:
2011-09-23 01:02:13
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In 1959, Olympus launched the Pen compact camera and 50 years later, the Pen’s gone digital with the launch of the Olympus E-P1. This retro-styled camera is also the first Micro FourThirds model to add to the Olympus E-System of DSLRs...
Despite the high cost, the sheer individuality of this DSLR may well appeal to buyers. It’s not a specialist product but for family use gives full manual control as well as ease of use.SpecificationsStreet price £700 (with 14-42mm lens)Effective resolu...
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Various manufacturers have tried to resurrect the concept of the old 35mm rangefinder over the past few years. None have been wildly successful and all have been very expensive. The idea of a digital rangefinder-style camera is to bring the quality and...
The Olympus PEN E-P1 may look like a throwback to retro photography, but it’s expensive and flawed. However, it's beautiful image quality renders almost impossible to dislike...
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We fell in love with the E-P1 the moment we took it from the box. So we bought one. We know that for years we have been advising readers not to buy cameras without proper viewfinders and now look what we've done. Well, we were right — an LCD is no sub...
The retro look and metallic touches are irresistible. The image quality is excellent, comparable with the fine E-620. Colours are over-saturated in default mode but that is easily corrected. This is, in effect, an SLR that fits in the pocket...
The E-P1 is slow! Auto focus, even after the 1.1 firmware upgrade, is sluggish and the shutter is not as responsive as an SLR...
We fell in love with the E-P1 the moment we took it from the box. So we bought one. We know that for years we have been advising readers not to buy cameras without proper viewfinders and now look what we've done. Well, we were right — an LCD is...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 14:26:16
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This 12.3 megapixel camera is the company's first “micro four thirds” compact. Internally it is essentially the same as the Olympus E-620 SLR, but the mirror/prism viewfinder has been removed, resulting in less bulk, but not much less weight. Lenses a...
The retro look and metallic touches are irresistible. The image quality is excellent, comparable with the fine E-620. Colours are over saturated in default mode, but that is easily corrected. This is, in effect, an SLR that fits in the pocket.
The E-P1 is slow! Auto focus, even after the 1.1 firmware upgrade, is sluggish and the shutter is not as responsive as an SLR.
We fell in love with the E-P1 the moment we took it from the box. So we bought one! We know that for years we have been advising readers not to buy cameras without proper viewfinders, and now look what we've done. Well, we were right – an LCD is...
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Olympus Pen EP 1 ($1700 with 14-42 mm lens) is a concept the digital photography world has been waiting for. It looks like a compact point-and-shoot camera but inside its really almost a single-lens-reflex, with compact interchangeable lenses, a hot...
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It may look like a product from a bygone era, but the Olympus Pen E-P1 is a digital camera that employs advanced technology. Its a small camera and can use multiple lenses (like an SLR camera). It also produces some amazing pictures. The Olympus Pen E-P1 is an SLR-like camera that is built around the Micro Four Thirds lens mounting system. It resembles the 35mm compact cameras of old, and you can attach the lens of your choice depending on the situation. This combination of flexibility and a c...
Compact, awesome grainy film filter, easy to use, excellent low-light performance...
No flash, no built-in optical viewfinder...
If you don’t like the bulkiness of a digital SLR camera, but like the idea of changing lenses to suit your needs, then the Olympus Pen E-P1 has your name on it. It produces good images, it has useful art modes and it’s stylish. The only drawba...
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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...
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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...
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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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ld2.ciol.com Updated:
2016-11-24 12:19:47
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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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