Fall Tech Preview 2011: Cameras and camcorders

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Cameras and camcorders

Olympus Pen E-PL3

Price: $699.99

Availability: September 2011

The outlook: With the potentially improved performace that Olympus has brought to its third generation of interchangeable-lens cameras, a compact design and solid feature set, the E-PL3 might just have the right stuff for a mainstream ILC.

CNET editors' rating: 4stars Excellent
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The bottom line: While it's not the best in any particular aspect, and you probably don't want to use it for video, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 offers an excellent balance of size, features, performance, and photo quality for the money.

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