Olympus PEN-F review

Spec-wise, the PEN-F is very similar to the OM-D E-M5 II Olympus launched last year. It has a slightly different sensor (the E-M5 II has 16MP), but many of the same features and functions. The OM-D E-M5 II is a little cheaper, but the PEN-F has style and compactness in its favour, and for many that will be enough to convince them that it’s worth a couple of hundred quid extra. As it stands, this is a another great camera in the PEN range. In fact, it’s the best PEN by some margin, I’d say, and both an immensely desirable piece of design and an immensely capable camera for all-round shooting. Buy the Olympus PEN-F here from Amazon

Gorgeous design; Compact and sturdy; Highly customisable control setup;

Not a huge improvement over the cheaper E-M5 II;

Olympus PEN-F Review

The Olympus PEN-F ($1,199.99, body only) exudes style. The compact mirrorless shooter features a metal build and a look that will have passersby mistaking it for a retro film camera. It has a lot to offer photographers, including a 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds image sensor, a vari-angle touch-screen display, integrated 5-axis image stabilization, and a crisp electronic viewfinder. But there are some aspects that are lacking, notably a continuous autofocus system that struggles to lock during burst shooting, and a video system that tops out at 1080p when we are quickly moving into a 4K world. If video and action photography aren't priorities, and you love the look and feel of the PEN-F, it's a solid, though pricey, option. But it's no threat to our Editors' Choice in the premium mirrorless category, the Sony Alpha 6300 ($888.55 at Amazon) , a camera that does more for less money. Design and FeaturesThe PEN-F ( at Amazon) is available in a two-tone silver and black body, or in an ...

The Olympus PEN-F is a svelte mirrorless camera with a retro chic design that delivers superb image quality, but could do better in terms of video capture and subject tracking.

Compact body with built-in EVF; Vari-angle touch-screen display; 20-megapixel Micro Four Thirds image sensor; 5-axis image stabilization; 50-megapixel High Res Shot mode; Quick access to filters and color controls; 9.6fps image capture; Wi-Fi

Not weather sealed; Video limited to 1080p; No mic input; Underwhelming tracking focus system; Omits built-in flash; Wi-Fi issues in testing

Olympus PEN-F - Hands on with CSC retro stunner

Stunning-looking new CSC has new sensor and a wealth of hands-on controls

Olympus PEN-F Review

Attractive retro body; Built-in eye viewfinder; Wi-Fi; Articulated touchscreen ;

Quite expensive; Complicated menu system ;

Olympus PEN-F review review

Gorgeous design; Compact and sturdy; Highly customisable control setup;

Not a huge improvement over the cheaper E-M5 II;