Olympus PEN E-PM2 Review | Neocamera

21 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 reviews from magazines and websites. Opinions about the design and shutter are overall positive. The usability and portability also get good reviews. There are some mixed reviews about the size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Compact System Cameras the Olympus PEN E-PM2 Review | Neocamera is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2

This year's entry-level Micro Four Thirds camera, the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 ($599.99 direct with lens), comes in at a higher price than its predecssor, the $500 PEN E-PM1 . For the extra money you get a vastly improved 16-megapixel image sensor and...

Sharp kit lens. Good high ISO performance. Fast shot-to-shot time and focus. Live Guide mode. Optional EVF available. In-camera art filters

Fixed rear display. No built-in flash

The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 is a capable little interchangeable-lens camera with a Live Guide mode for photographic novices, but for just $100 more you can get a better PEN.

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by: jmeyer (digitalcameraworld.com)

Olympus E-PM2 review

Olympus launched the PEN Mini E-PM2 and the PEN Lite E-PL5 at Photokina 2012. Both PEN cameras share a lot of similarities, most notably the same 16.1 million pixel sensor and TruePic VI processor that have been taken from the highly acclaimed Olympus...

Feb, 2013

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Expert review by: Barrie Smith (digital-photography-school.com)

Olympus PEN E-PM2 Review

You can't complain about the lack of variety in the current crop of mirrorless interchangeable lens compact cameras! This one will sure fit many people right down to the ground.

With the f3.5/14-42mm kit lens fitted to the review camera, the distance from the back of the camera to lens front stretched to a lengthy 10cm … and that was with the lens at minimum ‘stretch’!

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Consumer review by: Naldox (jr.com)

Good cam.

Suits my need for a small system cam.

Easy to Use","Fast Shutter Speed","Good in Low Light","Great Resolution","Small \/ Compact

May, 2013

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Expert review by: Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 review

There's a lot of choice in Olympus's Pen range. The E-PM2, also known as the Pen Mini, is the baby, and smallest, model of the company's compact system camera range.

Affordable, good image quality, fast single autofocus, art filters have plenty of use, touchscreen, hotshoe and accessory port

Kit lens is a bit soft, no built-in flash, front grip is plasticky, few function buttons, can't use included flash and optional electronic viewfinder together, continuous autofocus not up to scratch

A solid compact system camera, the E-PM2 succeeds in improving on its E-PM1 predecessor across the board. Image quality is good, though a more premium lens will get the most out of the camera. We're definitely fans of the E-PM2, but its the all-round...

Dec, 2012

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Expert review by: Amy Davies (techradar.com)

Hands on: Olympus PEN Mini E-PM2 review

Photokina 2012 Olympus's smallest compact system camera gets 16.1 million pixels and touchscreen control. So it is easier to use now?

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by: (photoreview.com.au)

Olympus PEN E-PM2

Olympus's entry-level PEN camera is updated with touch screen controls and a higher-resolution Live MOS sensor.

The E-PM2 is a nice little camera for snapshooters making their first foray into interchangeable-lens photography. However, it won't encourage them to develop their photographic skills and understanding because it is simply too difficult to access and...

Jan, 2013