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With fun features such as a "selfie screen", pared down controls and a user-friendly interface, the Olympus PEN E-PL7 is primarily aimed at point-and-shoot users. However, experienced photographers can find plenty of depth to keep their interest, with eno...
Looks great, excellent touchscreen, improved handling, Wi-Fi works a treat, selfie screen if you fancy it...
Incremental improvements for the series, detail lacks at high-ISO settings, Auto ISO has limited use...
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, especial...
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Even so, few other compact system cameras (CSCs) can match the E-PL7 for style. There's an air of sophisticated retro chic, and the sturdy metal shell and dials inspire confidence. It's telling that Olympus's promotional shots feature the camera in the cl...
A consummate all-rounder, the E-PL7 scores particularly highly for speed and style...
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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 t...
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digitalversus.com Updated: 2017-01-17 04:43:40
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The PEN E-PL7, the smallest hybrid in Olympus' 2014 range, has definitely taken a few ideas from the OM-D E-M10. They have the same 4/3" 16.1 Mpx CMOS sensor, the same Truepic VII processor and the same type of retro design that made the PEN series so popular. Add to that Wi-Fi connectivity, a 180° tiltable touchscreen, and you've got the E-PL7. Let's see if this little interchangeable-lens camera lives up to our expectations of style, elegance and excellent selfie-taking, all three promised by Olymp...
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What is the Olympus Pen E-PL7? The Olympus E-PL7 is a 16-megapixel compact system camera with a Micro Four Thirds sensor. It's the smaller, cheaper, more stylish alternative to the company's very popular OM-D cameras. Olympus has taken the idea that this...
Great sensor performance, Charming retro design, Decent touchscreen...
Underwhelming video capture, Not ideal for bigger hands, Odd tilt-under screen...
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 Reviews...
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This latest offering from Olympus features the 16.1-million-pixel sensor that has proved popular in the OM-D E-M5, but as well as the sensor, the E-PL7 shares many of the features of the OM-D E-M10, minus a viewfinder and built-in flash. Based on those fe...
Good-quality, 16.1-million-pixel Live MOS sensor, Metal frame with stylish design, Responsive touchscreen...
Vulnerable and fiddly tilting screen, Small and tightly packed controls, No viewfinder...
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 p...
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dpexpert.com.au Updated: 2017-01-17 04:43:58
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This newest addition to the retro styled Pen series of 16mp compact interchangeable lens cameras comes as a kit with the 14-42mm retractable lens. The LCD aspect ratio has been changed to 3:2 and an added control dial will appeal to those who like to be i...
All the Pen cameras, from the EP1 onwards, have been a joy to behold and a pleasure to use. Olympus jpegs are consistently excellent and RAW is better. The supplied Olympus Viewer software is excellent and may be all that anyone needs for RAW conversion a...
You can't use the optional viewfinder and a flash at the same time – they both use the same accessory port...
We are passionate (biased?) about compact system cameras – not just from Olympus but also from Sony, Samsung, Nikon, Panasonic and Fujifilm. Olympus and Panasonic, in collaboration, were the first to demonstrate the merits of the smaller, smarter camera f...
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Updated: 2017-01-17 04:43:58
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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 megapix...
Quality metal construction, Consistent imaging performance, Classic retro styling...
No eye-level viewfinder, no built-in flash, tiny controls...
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While the jury is still out on the long-term viability of mirrorless cameras, that's not slowing Olympus down. The success of its excellent OM-D series has helped the company net new fans and earn serious prestige.But while the enthusiast models like the...
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 F...
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Olympus has received lots of praise for its OM-D series of compact system cameras, such as the OM-D E-M10, OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M1, but its Pen series has been a little overlooked in recent times.The new Pen E-PL7 doesn't introduce anything fundamentally...
Respected sensor and processor combination, Easy selfie mode, Raw files recording possible with Art Filters...
No viewfinder built, in, No smaller than OM, D E, M10, Selfie mode not compatible with tripods...
The E-PL7 looks like a good solid camera for those who want to travel light and don't mind not having a viewfinder. Image quality promises to be very good...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2017-01-17 04:44:29
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Olympus has received lots of praise for its OM-D series of compact system cameras, such as the OM-D E-M10, OM-D E-M5 and OM-D E-M1, but its Pen series has been a little overlooked in recent times.The new Pen E-PL7 doesn't introduce anything fundamentally...
Respected sensor and processor combination, Easy selfie mode, Raw files recording possible with Art Filters...
No viewfinder builtin, No smaller than OMD EM10, Selfie mode not compatible with tripods...
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Who's it For? The E-PL7 has been designed for 'connected' photographers who like to shoot 'selfies' and share them online. It should also appeal to snapshooters who want the performance improvements a camera with a relatively large sensor can provide in a...
The release of the PEN E-PL7 gives Olympus three models with features that will appeal to socially-active buyers who want compact cameras with premium styling and lenses appreciate the benefits of interchangeable lenses. The E-PL7, E-P5 and E-M10 cameras...
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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 websi...
Forward facing 3:2 touchscreen, Self shot modes, Wifi with smartphone remote control, 3axis inbody stabilisation...
Poor quality kit lens judging from two samples, Screen can't flip forwards when tripodmounted, Lack of touch buttons for changing selfie settings.
The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is a mid-range mirrorless camera aimed at those who want a step-up in quality and control over a point-and-shoot or smartphone. It has 16 Megapixels, built-in stabilization that works with any lens you attach, Wifi, and a screen whic...
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The PEN E-PL7 is the latest iteration in the Lite series, replacing the previous EPL5/6 models with a more traditional body, the addition of a control dial, and reverting to a 3:2 aspect ratio LCD touchscreen. Read on to see how well this new model perfor...
Although we leave the reviewing of cameras to our friends at DPReview, the PEN E-PL7 looks to be a solid choice in terms of features and sensor performance. Admittedly it's not quite in the same league as the larger APS-C sensor in the Sony A5100, particu...
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Entry-level mirrorless cameras provide a nice middle ground between fixed-lens point-and-shoots and lower-end DSLRs...
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Who it's for: Beginners, whether they want just a point-and-shoot experience or want to grow their skills.The 16-megapixel Olympus PEN E-PL7 has multiple personalities, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. With its flip-down selfie LCD and built in Wi-...
Good still image qualit, Easy to use Wi-F, Fast autofocu, Responsive touch-screen LCD...
No built-in electronic viewfinde, and add-on EVF is price, Custom menu and custom options buried deep within the camera...
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 skill...
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whatdigitalcamera.com Updated: 2017-01-17 04:43:53
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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 hist...
Solid metal build, Touchscreen is certainly responsive, 16MP sensor delivers solid results...
Small size means sacrifices have been made with usability, Tilting screen design is poor...
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The Olympus PEN E-PL7 ($599.99 body only) sets itself apart from the crowd with a unique front-facing screen that flips down below the camera for selfies. That's a little gimmicky, but the PEN E-PL7 is just as serious a mirrorless camera as others in...
Compact. Quick focus. 8.4fps burst rate. Micro Four Thirds lens system. In-body image stabilization. Tilting touch-screen display. Accessory port for optional EVF. Wi-Fi.
Sometimes slow to start and shoot. No support for 60fps video. Lacks standard mic input. Lacks built-in flash. Single control dial...
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' Choice...
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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 H...
Olympus' current marketing campaign for its junior Pen series may be devised with females in mind, but neither sex should be at all embarrassed to be seen with the cool white iteration of the E-PL7; there are enough classic stylings here and plentiful cr...
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Optional AccessoriesE-PL7 Genuine Leather Body Jacket (brown, black, or light brown) -- $59.9914-42 EZ Genuine Leather Lens JacketPT-EP12 Underwater Housing -- $749.99UFL-3 Underwater Flash -- $499.99Optional Accessories...
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The E-PL7 is the sixth camera in Olympus's midrange PEN Lite lineup. The PEN series has been somewhat overshadowed by the excellent OM-D cameras, whose DSLR-like styling has been better received than the rangefinder-esque PENs, but the PL7 makes a bid to...
Nikon's 28mm F1.4E ED appears to roundly complete the company's updated lineup of fast, professional prime lenses. We've already seen some initial images from a Nikon ambassador, but we've worked through a gallery of our own, with a lens of our own over t...
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Interchangeable lens cameras come in all kinds of different shapes, sizes and prices, from the very reasonable to the eye-wateringly expensive. The $500 category is a place most first-time interchangeable lens camera buyers will likely find themselves. If...
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If you're taking pictures, chances are you're using a smartphone. Smartphones are great portable cameras because they generally take decent photos and are always in our pockets. But they aren't particularly capable photographic tools and can really strugg...
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The Olympus PEN E-PL7 is the fifth (sixth including the E-PL6) camera to reuse the OMD EM5 's 16MP sensor since it was first announced in February 2012. Over the years Olympus has tuned the performance of its imaging chip as it's been incorporated into ca...
The smallest Olympus MFT camera, Nice metal body, Amazing articulating LCD screen, Snappy autofocus, Great image quality with impeccable JPEGs, By far the easiest Wi-Fi setup, Decent battery life...
Cramped controls are bothersome for people with big hands, Focus Peaking is only available in white and black...
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