Reviewers Liked
- Micro Four Thirds lens system
- Decent touchscreen
Reviewers Didn't Like
- Sometimes slow to start and shoot
- Underwhelming video capture
Olympus Pen Lite E-PL7
83
8.2
- Price:
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$904
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Camera Labs
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Previously there were three PEN ranges with the E-PL models sitting in the middle, but with no new budget or higher end options announced for some time it looks like the E-PL will exclusively take the range forward. If you take a look at the Olympus...
By Expert Reviews
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80
A consummate all-rounder, the E-PL7 scores particularly highly for speed and...
By Pocket-lint
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90
Like its E-PL5 predecessor, the E-PL7 at first seems like a small series of steady improvements rolled into the one camera, with a more sophisticated autofocus system, better overall handling and Wi-Fi. But that makes it a solid bit of kit,...
By GadgetSpeak
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92
The lens it came with is a 14-42mm and the action is very smooth.The left side has only the neck strap anchor point while the right side has the matching anchor point as well as a rubber bung behind which are mini HDMI and AV out sockets. The base has a...
By Tom's Guide
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70
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is more than a modest step above its predecessor and is versatile enough to appeal to the beginner or the enthusiast. Who it's for: Beginners, whether they want just a point-and-shoot experience or want to grow their...
By Trusted Reviews
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80
The Olympus Pen E-PL7 isn't a hit in every respect, but the high-quality build, sensor and processor see it offer a good entry-level MFT option. Next, read more Camera...
By cnet
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70
A likeable interchangeable-lens model, the Olympus PEN E-PL7's overall package makes an attractive alternative to an advanced compact and has quite a bit to offer as a first...
By What Digital Camera
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88
The E-PL, or Pen ‘Lite', range is now in its sixth generation. The ‘Lite' moniker is in reference to the smaller, more rangefinder style of design in comparison to the larger OM-D series.As the sixth model in the range, the E-PL7 benefits from a rich...
By Amateur Photographer
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80
The Olympus Pen E-PL7 is a repackaged Olympus OM-D E-M10, and for that reason alone it enters a lower end of the enthusiast market from a great vantage point. It is capable of producing some superb images and its video is respectable for a camera of its...
By PC Mag
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80
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is a compact Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that hits a lot of the right notes, but it isn't quite an Editors'...
By T3 Magazine
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80
The Olympus ‘Pen' series E-PL7 – the ‘L' denoting a ‘Lite' or entry-level version – arrives hot on the heels of the E-PL6. It doesn't deviate massively from its sibling, which it joins rather than replaces. This is still a stylishly constructed 16...
By ePHOTOzine
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100
The Olympus PEN Lite E-PL7 offers a number of improvements over the previous versions (the E-PL5 and E-PL6), with a new 3-axis image stabilisation sensor, built in Wi-Fi, and an updated and more stylish design. You also have the choice of the standard...
By PhotographyBLOG
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80
The Olympus E-PL7 (also known as the Olympus PEN Lite) is a new mid-range compact system camera. The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is a Wi-Fi enabled, 16-megapixel compact system camera with a 180-degree downward tilting touchscreen, 8fps continuous shooting, 1080p...
By reviewed.com
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94
Our enthusiasm is dampened only by the superb competition. We're glad to see how far Olympus has come in the past couple years. From the OM-D E-M1 to this little wonder, the company knows how to make a camera like few others can. Whereas early Micro...
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