Olympus E-P1 review
Verdict
Though not aimed at the budget buyer, the Olympus E-P1 is not overly expensive. It is pitched as a premium product and will undoubtedly attract attention due to its looks, but considering it costs £699 with the 14-42mm, it is nearly half the price of the Panasonic Lumix GH1, and just over £200 more than the Lumix G1. Though, in retro terms, it is a relative bargain when placed alongside the £3,000 Leica M8. Put on a broader comparison, it is £130 more than the Canon's G10 creative compact, and £100 cheaper than the Nikon D5000, based on recommended prices, though both of these can now be found on the high street much cheaper.
So, the Olympus E-P1 is not the cheapest option on the market but its unique looks and retro appeal will no doubt bring it a decent audience willing to pay the price. However, considering its current asking price it is unlikely to gain the mass-market sales of the original Olympus Pen.
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August 26 13:19
Paul Stewart
Well bar the hunting and not so good low light focus ability this is an exceptional camera. The viewing screen doesn not handle bright so well evither. It sure does grow on you as you srart to handle it and the retro "look"is fun. Paul
July 17 04:14
Robert penn
We can use iFunia Video Converter convert Olympus E-P1 recorded AVI movies to ipad and iphone. it's designed especially for apple fans, iFunia Video Converter for Mac is a simple conversion solution that helps you converts AVI that supported by Olympus E-P1(The Olympus E-P1 records AVI movies at 1280 x 720 and 640 x 480 both at 30 frames per second) to iPod, iPhone 4, iPad, Apple TV and other portable devices. It also provides a series of practical editing tools: trim, crop, add watermark and effects. It’s a stable, mature application.
February 24 06:50
Alex H.
It is now 2012 and i have found this camea for 200 euros, should i buy it and why?