Olympus E 3 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Worth the wait. The E-3 matches pro SLR capabilities with the ease of use of an entry-level cam

Verdict: There's no question that the ante has been upped with the E-3. For a start there's a 10.1mp sensor. It's still in the 4/3 format, which means that the focal length is doubled compared to a 35mm film camera (most DSLRs use the APS-C format, which is ...

Review summary: There's a lot to like about the Olympus E-3.

Award: gold

Review summary: There's no point denying the stronghold that Nikon and Canon currently have over the high-end enthusiast and professional digital SLR market, but that's not to say it will stay that way forever - especially when Olympus can produce a competitive unit ...

Verdict: Marketed as having "the world's fastest autofocus" (when using the Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm SWD lens) the E-3 boasts an 11-point AF sensor along with all of the sophisticated and customisable functions expected of a higher-end DSLR: optional ...

Review summary: The Olympus E-3 is certainly the most capable 4/3 DSLR to date. It has plenty of pro-features: a viewfinder with 100% coverage, built-in image stabilization, a weather-proof body and 5 FPS continuous drive. It is certainly as good as several

Pros: Built-in stabilization works for all lenses, 100% Coverage Viewfinder, Mostly accurate image colors, Effective dust-reduction system, Fast and responsive, Excellent build quality

Award: EISA Award!

Review summary: The Olympus E-3 is a comfortable (but robust) camera that offers a high level of protection against water and dust. It provides very effective image stabilisation, dust removal and a Live View function on the articulated LCD screen, but most ...