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