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May 2016
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107 Reviews
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The editors liked
Gorgeous retro design
Tons of buttons and dials
Bright
Sharp electronic viewfinder
Supports all MFT lenses
Crisp touchscreen with flippable hinge
Nifty color profile control dial
IAuto and Program shooting modes are accurate and easy in all situations
Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record
Overall image quality is excellent
Color adjustments are easy and fun
Burst shooting performance lives up to the huge 10f
Excellent design
Highly customizable
Solid image quality
5axis image stabilization
Responsive single point AF
New color and monochrome modes
Articulating display
All of the things
All of them
No really
Autofocus speed
Black and white film rendering
RAW file versatility
How low the high ISO noise is
The handling
Etc
Incredibly beautiful camera. It'll turn heads
Beautiful design
Super solidly built
High image quality
Fantastic image stabilization
Even for video
Very short release time
Fast and versatile AF
6 months' extra guarantee with online registration via MyOlympus
Compact body with built-in EVF
Vari-angle touch-screen display
20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds image sensor
5-axis image stabilization
50-megapixel High Res Shot mode
Quick access to filters and color controls
9
6fps image capture
Wi-Fi
20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor
2.26-million dot EVF
Classic camera controls and styling
Highest resolution Olympus 4/3" camera yet
Excellent image quality for its class
Very good dynamic range
Fast autofocus
Fast burst speeds
Lots of fun creative filter options
Built-in EVF
Beautiful
Classic design. Excellent selection of highquality manual controls. Sensor produces some of the best images you'll get from a Micro Four Thirds camera. Decent flash accessory. Highly customizable creative filters you can select using the wheel
Cool retro design
Strong 20-megapixel image quality with excellent detail and bright
Clean color
Excellent full-HD video
Customizable buttons
The Olympus PEN-F is fast
Delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set
Style-conscious shooters wanting a camera that looks as good as it performs. The PEN F's articulating touchscreen in particular
Coupled with its abilities to accurately use face detect make it a good choice for candid shooters or street photographers. An
The editors didn't like
Really expensive
No lens bundle
Touchscreen doesn't work for everything
Camera with lens can be difficult to hold onto with one hand. An additional grip is needed for comfort and stability
Pricey
Inconsistent continuous AF
USB 2.0 connectivity
No 4K
Underwhelming HD video recording
I'm a bit torn on whether the price is a good point or not
No weather sealing
Wish the battery life were better
Slow AF with continuous tracking
SD card next to battery on the bottom of the camera
No extra sealing against dust and splashwater
Not weather sealed
Video limited to 1080p
No mic input
Underwhelming tracking focus system
Omits built-in flash
Wi-Fi issues in testing
Some control quirks and glitches
Plastic buttons on rear
Expensive
Mediocre battery life
No 4K video
No mic or headphone jacks
At $1
200
It's awfully pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera. The lack of a 4K video mode stands out in 2016
Has trouble focusing in low light
Can't record 4K video
The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus
It really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money
Excellent JPEG and Raw image quality and no signs of shutter shock
Gorgeous design
Impressive attention to detail
Enjoyable shooting experience
Plenty of control points
Including dual-control wheels and a dedicated exposure comp dial
20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, 2.26-million dot EVF, Classic camera controls and styling
Some control quirks and glitches, Plastic buttons on rear, Expensive
The PEN-F is an excellent camera with bags of features, plus lots of scope for customisation of both the controls and the appearance of the images it produces. It may take you a while to work through the various options and optimise it for the way you wan...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017If you're getting serious about photography and don't mind spending a bit more money, you'll find some amazing cameras in the $1000-1500 price range. These cameras have excellent sensors (some full-frame), advanced autofocus...
Abstract: Last updated: November 21, 2017If you're getting serious about photography and don't mind spending a bit more money, you'll find some amazing cameras in the $1000-1500 price range. These cameras have excellent sensors (some full-frame), advanced autofocus...
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Beautiful, classic design. Excellent selection of highquality manual controls. Sensor produces some of the best images you'll get from a Micro Four Thirds camera. Decent flash accessory. Highly customizable creative filters you can select using the wheel
At $1,200, it's awfully pricey for a Micro Four Thirds camera. The lack of a 4K video mode stands out in 2016
Excellent design, highly customizable, solid image quality, 5axis image stabilization, responsive single point AF, new color and monochrome modes, articulating display
Pricey, inconsistent continuous AF, USB 2.0 connectivity, no 4K, underwhelming HD video recording
The PEN-F is a beautifully designed camera, full stop. It's fun to shoot with and offers great still image quality. You can even watch a full video tutorial from CreativeLive on how to use the electronic viewfinder, take advantage of the customizable inte...
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Published: 2016-07-01, Author: Chris , review by: slashgear.com
Abstract: The Olympus PEN-F is retro done right: not just classic looks for the sake of tickling your reminiscence glands, but for delivering the best aspects of old gear. Launched back in January, the micro-four-thirds camera introduces several "firsts" to the PEN...
Published: 2016-06-09, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Compact body with built-in EVF, Vari-angle touch-screen display, 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds image sensor, 5-axis image stabilization, 50-megapixel High Res Shot mode, Quick access to filters and color controls, 9,6fps image capture, Wi-Fi
Not weather sealed, Video limited to 1080p, No mic input, Underwhelming tracking focus system, Omits built-in flash, Wi-Fi issues in testing
The Olympus PEN-F is a svelte mirrorless camera with a retro chic design that delivers superb image quality, but could do better in terms of video capture and subject tracking...
Abstract: For those wanting to step up from entry-level to midrange ILCs, there are many things to consider, including the choice between a DSLR or mirrorless camera, what sensor size suits you best, how important video is to you, and of course the lens system.Whil...
The Olympus PEN-F is fast, delivers great photos in a streamlined body and offers a nice feature set
The camera lacks a grip and video is not one of Olympus' strong suits. Plus, it really should be at least modestly dust- and weather-sealed for the money
Excellent photo quality and performance and a system with tiny, fast prime lenses make the Olympus PEN-F a great camera for street photography...
