Olympus Pen E-PM1 review
Cameras Compact camerasIt's far from perfect, but its low price makes the E-PM1 a brilliant step up from a compact or ultra-zoom camera
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It's far from perfect, but its low price makes the E-PM1 a brilliant step up from a compact or ultra-zoom camera
An impressive all-rounder, with a great range of extras, but various niggling issues combine to take the shine off its appeal
Limited control and poor quality in low light, but for outdoor telephoto photography on a tight budget, it's a reasonable choice
Olympus has maxed out the specifications, particularly with the 24x zoom, but it also gets the basics right with nippy performance, commendable image quality and superb videos
Looks great for the price on paper, but automatic exposures leave a lot to be desired
Image quality is nothing special, but this rugged, waterproof, low-cost camera makes a lot of sense in inhospitable environments.
It may have a massive 30x zoom, but basic controls and poor results at telephoto zoom settings mean the SP-800UZ is one to avoid.
More sensibly priced than earlier compact Micro Four Thirds cameras, the E-PL1 is a definite step in the right direction
The 7x zoom is worth having, but other cameras offer better image quality and performance for the same price.
Some interesting features, but image quality is a little disappointing at this price.