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Olympus PEN E-PM1 on sale!
With the introduction of Olympus E-PM2, predictably, E-PM1
is getting some discounts – in this case, 30%. Olympus E-PM1
with the kit lens (14-42mm) now costs $349.99US. E-PM1
focuses as fast as anything on the market today, and it
Taking landscape shots using Olympus OM-D E-M5 and E-PM1
Smallcamerabigpicture has published an article that describes his user experience on taking landscape shots using the Olympus OM-D as the main body and the PEN as the backup body. If you are into landscape Photography and also curious what
Panasonic GF5 vs Olympus E-PM1
Techradar has published an article that compares between Panasonic , and Olympus . The reviewer compares both cameras in the areas of sensor, auto-focus, video, photo styles, ergonomics, and lenses. Their verdict: Both compact system cameras are close competitors for
Read More »RAW/JPEG resolution test at 40mm between Olympus OM-D E-M5, Olympus E-5, Olympus E-PM1, Panasonic GF5, Panasonic GX1, and Canon G1X
A Japanese site, DSLR Check, has published another resolution comparison test between the Olympus OM-D, Olympus DSLR E-5, Olympus PEN, Panasonic, and Panasonic. Once again, you can find the full resolution version for both JPEG and RAW in the
ISO and DR tests between Olympus OM-D E-M5, Sony NEX-7, Panasonic GX1, Panasonic GF5, and Olympus E-PM1
Japanese site, DSLR Check, has published a test result of ISO and DR tests between Olympus OM-D, Sony, Panasonic, Panasonic, and Olympus PEN. There are two different tests at work here – one that tests shots taken at ISO3200, and
Another review on Olympus E-PM1
Here’s another ‘first impression’ on the Olympus. The reviewer summarizes the experience with thein the following: “The PEN Mini was small, lightweight, inconspicuous and simple to operate. I really never gave the Mini much thought after initial tinkering. I
Read More »RAW High ISO comparison between Olympus OM-D E-M5, Fuji X-Pro 1, Sony NEX-7, Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E-PM1
A Japanese site, DSLR-Check has published another comparison article on Olympus, Fuji, Sony, Panasonic, and Olympus. The comparison makes it very apparent that Fujiis clearly leading the way, but IMO, the Olympus is leading from the rest of the group.
Read More »Some additional comparison shots between Canon 5D Mk III, Sony NEX-7, Panasonic GX1 and Olympus E-PM1
Japanese site, DSLR Check, has published another IQ comparison article between Canon, Sony, Panasonicand Olympus. They compare the IQ at ISO3200 and also at ISO200 but DR pushed by +4EV, which is a lot to ask. Check out the
Read More »Olympus Japan announced firmware updates for E-P3, E-PL3, E-PL2 and E-PM1
Olympus Japan has updated their website, proving the latest versions of the firmware updates for the E-P3, E-PL3
, E-PL2
and E-PM1
. In summary: Support for 48GB XDSC cards for all models Improved the behavior of the external flash when
Budget compact camera system compared – Nikon 1 J1 vs Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic G3 vs Samsung NX11 vs Sony NEX-C3
Techradar has published a comparison review that compares the following cameras + lenses: Nikon 1 J1, 10-30mm Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1
, 14-42mm II Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3, 14-42mm Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3, 14-42mm Samsung NX11, 18-55mm Sony NEX-C3, 18-55mm This comparison
Olympus E-PM1 vs Nikon 1 J1
ePhotozine has published an article on Olympus E-PM1 vs Nikon System 1 J1
. As you can see in this picture, E-PM1
is actually slightly smaller than Nikon J1
despite having a bigger sensor. The kit lens though, is a
Olympus announces firmware updates for E-P3, E-PL3 and E-PM1
The firmware V1.2 improves on accuracy of focal length on the camera display, in EXIF data and during playback. More importantly, it improves support on the power-zoom based lenses (probably referring to Panasonic “X” series lenses). Source: http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads_updater.asp  
Latest review of Olympus E-PM1
Camera Labs has published a review of Olympus E-PM1. Their verdict: The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1
fills a gap in the PEN range that until now really only catered for enthusiast photographers. Rather belatedly, Olympus has woken up to
DXOLab published DXOMarks for Panasonic GF3
DXOLab published DXOMarks for Panasonic GF3. They compared GF3
against Olympus E-PM1
, Pentax Q, Nikon 1 J1
and Nikon 1 V1
. Their conclusion: “For those who want to shoot in good lighting conditions, based on their respective DxOMark scores,
A review on Olympus E-PM1
Digital Photography School has published a review on Olympus E-PM1. Their verdict: Quality: above average as a snapshot camera. Why you’d buy the Mini: small, light beginner’s interchangeable lens camera; excellent burst rate. Why you wouldn’t: you want a






















