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Olympus PEN E-PL3 - The LITE Sibling

By Wong Casandra - 8 Nov 2011
Launch SRP: S$998

Sample Photographs & Conclusion

Sample Photos

These are sample photographs shot with Olympus PEN E-PL3. The photos have not been post-processed and are copyright to SPH Magazines. They are provided for your reference only and we ask that you do not reproduce them elsewhere. Click for the full-resolution images.

f/4.5 at 24mm (35mm equivalent), 1/200 sec, ISO200.

f/13 at 23mm (35mm equivalent), 1/100 sec, ISO800.

f/3.9 at 18mm (35mm equivalent), 1/10 sec, IS1600.

f/3.8 at 17mm (35mm equivalent), 1/5 sec, IS1600.

f/4.5 at 14mm (35mm equivalent), 1/25 sec, IS2000.

f/5.6 at 17mm (35mm equivalent), 1/30 sec, ISO6400.

f/4.2 at 22mm (35mm equivalent), 1/80 sec, IS12800.  

Conclusion

The Olympus E-PL3 is an affordable option that appeals to the camera enthusiasts looking to transit from compacts. It offers the same level of performance as its higher-end sibling, the E-P3, but in a smaller body that comes with a tilting LCD screen. No doubt it still has its flaws – lack of a hand grip or built-in flash –, but if you are willing to overlook them, you will have in your hands a very capable and classy-looking camera.

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8.5
  • Performance 8.5
  • Design 9
  • Features 9
  • User-Friendliness 8.5
  • Value 9
The Good
Sleek and slim design
Fast and accurate AF system
Vivid color production
Tiltable LCD screen
The Bad
Image noise starts to show above ISO800
No built-in flash (but add-on is provided)
No hand grip
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