OM System PEN E-PL10 Review
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The OM System PEN E-PL10 is a compact, entry-level Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera aimed squarely at vloggers and casual creators who prioritize portability and style over cutting-edge specs. As a minor refresh of the E-PL9, it retains the same 16.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor, TruePic VIII processor, and 3-axis in-body stabilization offering 3.5 stops of correction. The fully articulating 180-degree touchscreen makes it well suited for self-shooting, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enable easy sharing. At 380 grams, it's genuinely pocketable with a pancake lens, and the array of 16 art filters appeals to those who want creative looks straight out of camera.
The limited updates over its predecessor mean you're getting dependable but aging tech. The 4K video maxes out at 30p with a 30-minute recording limit, and the contrast-detect autofocus system, while serviceable in good light, lags behind modern phase-detect options for tracking moving subjects. There's no viewfinder, so bright outdoor shooting relies entirely on the rear screen. The single UHS-I SD slot and dated Micro-USB port feel behind the times, and the 3-axis stabilization is less robust than the 5-axis systems found on pricier Micro Four Thirds bodies. For travelers and social media creators who value a tiny form factor and don't need professional-grade performance, the E-PL10 delivers, but more serious hybrid shooters will quickly outgrow it.
- Extremely compact and lightweight at 380g with battery
- 180-degree flip touchscreen ideal for vlogging and selfies
- 16 art filters and creative modes built in
- 3-axis in-body stabilization in a tiny package
- Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy sharing
- Contrast-detect AF is slow compared to modern phase-detect systems
- Only 3-axis IBIS instead of the 5-axis found on higher-end MFT cameras
- 30-minute 4K recording limit and no frame rates above 30p
- No viewfinder for bright outdoor shooting
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The Olympus Pen E-PL10 is pretty easy to use once you get used to its small size, and of course, the infamously convoluted Olympus menu system.
Concerning battery life, the E-PL10 gets 350 shots out of its Olympus BLS-50 battery, while the OM-3 can take 590 images on a single charge of ...
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About this product
Minor refresh of E-PL9.
Specs
- Battery
- BLS-50, 7.2V 1175 mAh (approx. 350 shots)
- Weight Grams
- 380 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 117.1 x 68 x 39 mm
- Raw Video
- No
- Internal Codecs
- H.264
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/30p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 102 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- 30 minutes
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Bulb Mode
- Yes
- Time Mode
- Yes
- Art Filters
- 16 Art Filters including Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Diorama, Vintage, etc.
- Movie Effects
- One Shot Echo, Multi Echo, Art Fade, Old Film
- Raw Bit Depth
- 12-bit
- Built In Flash
- Yes, pop-up
- Silent Shutter
- Yes
- Audio Recording
- 2-channel LPCM, WAV
- Actual Megapixels
- 17.2 MP
- Interval Shooting
- Yes, up to 999 frames, 1 s to 24 hr intervals
- Multiple Exposure
- Yes, 2 frames with auto gain
- Flash Guide Number
- 5.4 m at ISO 100
- Image Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Operating Humidity
- 30 to 90%
- Max Flash Sync Speed
- 1/250 s
- Exposure Compensation
- -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to 40 C
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- TruePic VIII
- Effective Megapixels
- 16.1 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $699
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- 200-25600 (Extended: 100-25600)
- Continuous Shooting
- 8.6 fps mech, 4.8 fps e-shutter
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/16000 to 60 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 60 s
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch, 1,040,000 dot, 180 degree tilting touchscreen LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Crop Factor
- 2.0x
- Usb
- Micro-USB (USB 2.0)
- Hdmi
- Micro-HDMI (1080p output)
- Audio Io
- None
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
- Ibis
- 3-axis, 3.5 stops
- Af Points
- 121
- Af System
- Contrast Detection, FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology)
- Af Low Light
- -2 EV
- Subject Detection
- Face Detection, Eye Detection
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