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March 2010
(79%)
110 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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...
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 ...
Abstract: 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...
More sensibly priced than earlier compact Micro Four Thirds cameras, the E-PL1 is a definite step in the right direction, but there are still a few issues we want to see ironed out ...
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...
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...
Abstract: 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...
