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Olympus Pen Mini E-PM1

Based on 38 reviews

Excellent:

11
Good:

16
Average:

9
Bad:

2

Pros

Good performance.
Above average image quality.
Solid features with advanced and basic options.
Built-in stabilisation works with any lens.
1080i60 movie mode with PASM.
Standard hotshoe with an accessory port.
Fast start-up and quick AF response.
Compact design.
Fast 5.5fps continuous shooting.
Fast autofocus and continuous burst shooting.
Menu system easy to understand.
Build quality.

Cons

Confusing menu system, beyond the basics.
Minimal external controls.
Price when rated: $ 500
Lacks a touch or tilting screen.
Movie stabilization artifacts.
Incorrect control labels when customized.
Single-use accessory port.
Oversimplified control scheme.
Picture browsing could be better.
No handgrip.
Small text.
Auto white balance can falter.
Poor chromatic aberration control with kit lens.
Interface not completely intuitive.
High noise at ISO 1600 and above.
No built-in flash.
Fixed rear LCD.

By Tech2 on March 22, 2012

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By Good Gear Guide on February 21, 2012

The Olympus PEN E-PM1 Mini dishes out image quality that's on par with the high-end PEN E-P3, but for a more reasonable price. We were impressed with its clear and vibrant results, as well as its useful high ISO settings. However, its video quality...

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By T3 Magazine on February 01, 2012

Available in black, white, silver, dark brown or purple, the Olympus E-PM1 shares a degree of retro charm with its Pen predecessors. And, while it eschews some of their built-to-last chunkiness, there will be many who prefer the more streamlined...

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By Macworld on January 23, 2012

The baby of the Olympus PEN family, the 12-megapixel E-PM1, actually represents a new line of the company’s interchangeable lens cameras. Also known as the PEN Mini, this $500 entry-level model and s E-P3 and the E-PL3 sibling, is the least...

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By Digital Camera Buyer on January 06, 2012

The E-PM1 is an excellent CSC, coupling stylish looks with great features. It’s the perfect step up from a compact, offering every feature you could want Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, features and...

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By DPexpert on December 29, 2011

REVIEW—OLYMPUS E-PM1 Pen mini] by terry on 29 December 2011 Price: $600 A step up THE LOW-DOWN: This is the smallest and least expensive of the Olympus Pen micro four thirds cameras. It has the same 12.3mp sensor and 14-42mm kit lens as the E-PL3...

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By Sydney Morning Herald on December 28, 2011

Read later This is the smallest and least expensive of the Olympus Pen micro four thirds cameras. It has the same 12.3-megapixel sensor and 14mm-42mm kit lens as the E-PL3 and E-P3 but is aimed at customers wanting better quality than a compact...

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By LetsGoDigital on December 25, 2011

The current Olympus PEN camera assortment is made up of three system cameras, the Olympus PEN Mini (E-PM1) being the most compact. The 12 megapixel Olympus PEN Mini has a stylish appearance, however, its weight is especially noteworthy, as the...

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By Pocket-lint on December 12, 2011

Olympus’ smallest digital Pen interchangeable lens camera yet continues a run of impressive products. While it’s not a match for cameras further up the range, the price does at least reflect...

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By Expert Reviews on December 06, 2011

It'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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