Olympus PEN E-PL10
Announced October 17, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a compact, stylish entry-level camera that offers solid build quality and reliable in-body image stabilization for both stills and video. That said, the camera shares so many similarities with its predecessor that it struggles to justify a higher price point while utilizing an aging 16MP sensor.
Weighted from 7 reviewer scores
Pros
- Robust and stylish build quality
- Effective in-body image stabilization
- High-quality JPEG output and color rendition
- Beginner-friendly features and shooting modes
- Capable 4K video recording
Cons
- Dated 16MP sensor resolution
- Inconsistent autofocus performance
- Lacks modern hardware like USB charging, viewfinder, or external mic input
- Minimal improvements over the previous E-PL9 model
- Complex and non-intuitive menu system
- Launch price $599 (USD)
- Sensor 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
- Stabilization In-body IS
Expert Reviews
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- DPReview 77/100
The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a compact, entry-level camera that's good at many things.
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The Olympus PEN E-PL10 like the E-PL9, is a great little camera, and that's the biggest issue currently, the E-PL10 is so similar to the E-PL9, that the higher price of the E-PL10 makes it difficult to justify.
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While this may be Olympus’ entry level model in its interchangeable lens mirrorless series – that includes the more ‘grown up’ likes of the PEN-F and OM-D series cameras – the build quality of the E-PL10 is excellent.
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The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a compact and capable camera that's tailor-made for travel, blogging, vlogging and content creation.
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The Olympus PEN E-PL10 is a competent and stylish entry-level camera. It’s a camera that you want to hold, and one that injects fun into the experience of making pictures. Users of any ability can enjoy the choice of auto shooting modes or manual control.
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It is a truly capable camera despite its small size, and is capable of delivering great results, far surpassing what even the best smartphone camera can do.
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Even so, respecting its starting price, it's an interesting option for beginners, and even while untouched, it's still best rivals in several areas, namely style, image stabilization, and advanced functionality.
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