Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Olympus Pen Mini E-PM2 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Pen Mini E-PM2.
June 2013
(79%)
51 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs. It's an ever-growing category with options for photographers of varying skill level and intentions. The common factors in this class are t...
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Abstract: First introduced on the Olympus E-P3, the touchscreen autofocus makes AF fast and quite specific. That, combined with the E-PM2's lack of a Mode dial makes the touchscreen a very important control. Compared to the E-PL5, the E-PM2 has the Playback and Del...
Fast autofocusing system, Takes very good photos, Special effects and filters allow you to take fun pictures, A slightly more affordable option to the similar E-PL5
Requires playing around to learn features and settings, Lens is a bit big on what is otherwise a compact camera, LCD real estate is eaten up by the menu options
Both cameras performed well and gave us crisp, focused photos. We were finding it difficult to justify the $100 to spring for the E-PL5 over the E-PM2. But then we started tilting the screen out to review photos or framing the best angle for a shot, and...
By Kyle Schurman The first Micro Four Thirds system camera was a Panasonic model released in 2008. Olympus soon followed with the first of its revamped PEN family of cameras, called the PEN E-P1, introduced in 2009. These interchangeable lens cameras (...
Abstract: Does the latest PEN Mini follow in the footsteps of its well-regarded sibling, the Olympus PEN E-PL5 ? Find out how our testing team rates it in our Olympus E-PM2 review video.Olympus launched the PEN Mini E-PM2 and the PEN Lite E-PL5 at Photokina 2012. B...
Quality: very good.Why you'd buy the Olympus PEN E-PM2: small, easily carried camera.Why you wouldn't: you don't like menu mining!This is a MILC model that will take very good quality pictures.Available in black, silver, red or white.Olympus PEN E-PM2 Spe...
Abstract: The Olympus E-PM2 (also known as the Olympus PEN Mini) is a new entry-level compact system camera. Featuring the same 16-megapixel “Live MOS” sensor and TruePic VI image processor as the flagship Olympus OM-D E-M5, the E-PM2 also sports a slim, stylish an...
Published: 2012-11-15, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Sharp kit lens. Good high ISO performance. Fast shot-to-shot time and focus. Live Guide mode. Optional EVF available. In-camera art filters.
Fixed rear display. No built-in flash
The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 is a capable little interchangeable-lens camera with a Live Guide mode for photographic novices, but for just $100 more you can get a better PEN....
Very low image noise, Reliable metering, Good whitebalance, Quick shottoshot speed, Fast contrastdetect AF, Short shutterlag, Generally responsive, Effective builtin stabilization, Excellent automatic Manual Focus Assist, High level of customization, Olym
Poor color accuracy, Focus hunts in low light, Long blackout, Display not always ExposurePriority, Low contrast LCD, Modal EC interface, 1s Video record delay, Uncomfortable strap eyelets, Flimsy battery and memory door
This new sensor delivers quality images combined with a speedy performance. Image noise is very low, delivering clean images until ISO 1600 and usable ones until 12800. Both white-balance and metering systems are very reliable. Colors are not perfect but ...
