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Best DSLR and System Camera Just over a year ago I reviewed the Pen E-P1 , Olympus's first foray into the compact system camera market. The review was generally positive, but I criticised the camera's lack of a built-in flash and relatively high price com...
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Adding another variation to its popular PEN range of Micro Four-Thirds cameras, the Olympus E-PL1 has done away with the retro style of its siblings, added a pop-up flash and a dedicated movie record button. It has re-designed the menu layout for even...
With the E-P1 and E-P2 Olympus was targeting the enthusiasts and the serious photographers who were looking for a lighter and smaller alternative to a DSLR. The E-PL1 reflects a market shift by Olympus as it is aimed at the beginner and the compact o...
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Plus, of all the cameras, we're still of the opinion that the E-PL1's iAuto mode is by far the easiest to understand for absolute beginners. It's really in the video quality that perhaps the E-PL1 lags behind because of the strong noise reduction and mono sound.
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.
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The latest 12.3-megapixel digital PEN camera – named after the popular film camera series of the 1960s – is Olympus’ cheapest and easiest to use yet, as well as the only one of its trio of Micro Four Thirds hybrids to feature a built-in flash. Again...
The first PEN to incorporate a flash and the cheapest Micro Four Thirds camera to date; simplified operation; fun digital Art Filters and effects...
Plastic construction; pared-down ISO, smaller LCD screen at 2.7in...
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Boasting compact camera-like dimensions, but using a much larger micro Four Thirds format (17.3 x 13mm) Lmos sensor, the E-PL1 is the third iteration of Olympus' popular Pen series...
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techradar.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:25:26
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The PEN E-PL1 is Olympus' newest Micro Four Thirds camera and the third retro PEN offering.Rather than an upgrade to the previous PEN EP-1 and PEN EP-2, the E-PL1 is actually a pared down version of the other two, which is aimed at the beginner end of...
Art filters are great, Built in flash, Excellent image quality, Good low light performance...
Build quality is iffy, Still expensive...
The PEN E-PL1 is Olympus' newest Micro Four Thirds camera and the third retro PEN offering.Rather than an upgrade to the previous PEN EP-1 and PEN EP-2, the E-PL1 is actually a pared down version of the other two, which is aimed at the beginner end of...
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Product Code: 4 545350 02903-6 The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is an entry-level version of the Olympus PEN E-P2 interchangeable lens camera. It’s aimed at attracting people who want a camera similar to a digital SL but smaller and cheaper. The Olympus PEN E-P...
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a decent interchangeable lens camera that’s capable of taking clear and vibrant pictures; its art modes are also a lot of fun. However, it really does need a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), or at least a bundle that incl...
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itreviews.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:25:31
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With the E-PL1 Olympus has managed to retain much that made the Pen E-P1 and E-P2 cameras so immediately popular, whilst adding a much friendlier and more useful interface for both pros and amateurs, all at a highly attractive price. Olympus - PEN E-P...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:25:42
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Simplified Interface For the E-PL1, Olympus has introduced a new interface designed to make life simpler for beginners. Inspired by the on screen menus found on TVs, you can now change the settings without needing any prior knowledge. 'Depth of field'...
Pluses, Compact size handles well, Innovative simplified interface, Generally responsive, Good quality photos up to 800 ISO...
Minuses, New interface limited to one setting at a time, No scroll wheel, Only mono sound for video, Menus still confusing...
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wired.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 02:25:51
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The quality and creative flexibility of a dSLR camera, yet small enough to take anywhere: This has been a recurring dream of many photography enthusiasts and a dream which, for many, came true with the release of the gorgeous, but rather expensive, Oly...
The E-PL1 may not be as pretty as its predecessors but it's lighter, easier for beginners to use and above all costs a whole lot less. With internal flash and in-body image stabilisation it's a worthy challenger to Panasonic's GF1 in terms of specifica...
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T3.com Updated:
2011-09-23 02:26:27
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The was a digital camera revelation. By removing the mirror Olympus squeezed a FourThirds sensor, producing DSLR quality images, into a compact and incredibly stylish body, based on the original 1950s/60s ‘Pen’ camera. Available in black, gold, w...
Cheapest Pen to date, Comes with flash, Great results from kit lens, Fun digital effects...
Still expensive, Smaller LCD, Plastic body...
While not cheap, this is the most affordable Digital Pen to date and the concept of great quality pictures from a smaller form factor is a sound one...
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The new-fangled Micro Four Thirds “semi-compact” digital camera system seems to be catching on, accounting for over 10% of interchangeable-lens camera sales in December last year, according to market-research firm Gfk. No surprise then that barely eigh...
With more sensible pricing, the latest addition to the PEN range is a definite step in the right direction. Performance problems remain, however...
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Newly introduced, and at the exact same price as Olympus' recently reviewed E-600 Four Thirds digital SLR with 14-42mm kit lens, is the manufacturer's latest Micro Four Thirds system hybrid in the E-PL1 Digital Pen. Like that DSLR "proper" it also com...
On-board flash, operation simplifying Live Guide, the E-PL1 offers the cheapest entry point to date into the Pen camera range...
Plastic construction where the E-P1 and E-P2 offered steel, pared down ISO and LCD...
The third generation Pen offers the distinct advantage of a built-in flash that will inevitably broaden the fledgling Micro Four Thirds range's appeal to a wider consumer base, as will the lower price point and simplified operation. The negatives are...
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amateurphotographer.co.uk Updated:
2011-09-23 02:27:36
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Olympus Pen E-PL1 at a glance 12.3-million-pixel Live MOS sensor Micro Four Thirds system In-camera stabilisation New Live Guide feature Street price around £550 with 14-42mm kit lensScores Features: 8/10 Build/handling : 7/10 AWB/colour: 8/10 Metering...
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The Micro Four Thirds "semi-compact" digital camera system is catching on, accounting for more than 10% of interchangeable-lens camera sales in December last year, according to market research firm GfK. No surprise, then, that barely eight months after...
With more sensible pricing, the latest addition to the PEN range is definitely a step in the right direction...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated:
2011-11-08 15:32:36
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This 12.3 megapixel camera is the third Olympus entry into the Micro Four Thirds camera category (which it shares with Panasonic). The E-PL1 is essentially a reduced specification E-P2. No important operational features have been removed but the const...
The image quality from the E-P trio is superb. Colours are rich without being over-saturated. Skin tones are smooth yet detailed. Auto focusing and exposure are good with exposure compensation easily to hand. Movie mode is exceptionally fine.
The price now seems high, compared with the excellent Samsung NX10.
The Olympus micro four thirds cameras, along with the Panasonic equivalents, are brilliant. In June Panasonic will release two new models, the G2 and G10 pseudo SLRs, which advance the form even further. Prices are staying high which could be a deterre...
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canadianreviewer.com Updated:
2011-11-08 15:32:36
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By Gadjo Cardenas SevillaOlympus is known to photo enthusiasts as being a company that makes excellent lenses and superb bodies, usually offering features in low end models that are only included in their competitor's high-end cameras (built-in stabili...
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The Olympus Pen E-PL1 is a third-generation model in a series of cameras pioneered by Olympus with the aim of providing small, interchangeable-lens cameras with sensors significantly larger than those in digicams. While offering the same 12.3-megapixel...
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The philosophy behind Olympus' PEN range is easy – create a compact size camera with DSLR type performance and an interchangeable lens system.With their latest, the 13 megapixel E-PL1, they've gone and made the system less expensive while also making i...
Olympus' PEN E-PL1 retails for under R8000, which should put its relatively compact body with regular DSLR sensor size and interchangeable lens system in reach of a wider audience. Although it impresses us with good quality pictures and easy to use 7...
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The one time that almost all of us have a camera within easy reach is when we are travelling. A lot of us actually put off buying a camera until just before the big trip, to make sure we are getting the latest and greatest for the time that we need it...
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thestar.com.my Updated:
2016-11-27 02:23:28
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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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Fine camera for less moneyThe low-down: This 12.3 megapixel camera is the third Olympus entry into the Micro Four Thirds camera category (which it shares with Panasonic). The E-PL1 is essentially a reduced specification E-P2. No important operational feat...
Like: The image quality from the EP trio is superb. Colours are rich without being oversaturated. Skin tones are smooth yet detailed. Auto focusing and exposure are good with exposure compensation easily to hand. Movie mode is exceptionally fine.
Dislike: The price now seems high, compared with the excellent Samsung NX10...
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