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 ...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Sammanfattning: 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...
Sammanfattning: 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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Publicerad: 2010-04-06, Författare: Lori , testad av: cnet.com
Excellent build quality; very good photo quality; can shoot raw+JPEG in every mode, including Art Filters and iAuto
Slow, with sluggish autofocus, short battery life, low-resolution LCD
Reasonably priced for an interchangeable-lens model, with the same high-quality photos of its siblings, the E-PL1 nevertheless suffers from slow performance that makes it a poor choice for snapshooters looking to upgrade.
Sammanfattning: 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...
