Review Olympus E-3, ED12-60mm 1:2.8-4.0 SWD Kit

Pros

- Superb build quality; body is sealed against dust and moisture. 

- Large, bright viewfinder with 100% view.

- Articulated screen.

- The Image Stabilisation works well.

- Very fast focus with SWD lenses(12-60mm SWD). 

- Excellent photo quality in most situations.

- Dual memory card slots.

- Excellent JPEG output, plenty of detail. 

- Low noise at ISO 100-400, usable up to ISO 800.

- User control over ISO noise reduction (Noise Filter).

- Effective anti-dust system.

- Responsive in use, shutter lag short.

- Full manual controls.

- Nice continuous shooting mode.

- Optional battery grip.

Cons

- Resolution isn't as high as rivals.

- Dynamic Range less than competition.

- Camera tends to underexpose.

- Low light / high ISO performance.

- Auto WB is occasionally inaccurate.

- Some ergonomic issues (control layout, small buttons, user interface).

- Noisier results than most competitors above ISO 400.

- Multi-point AF system seems easily confused, single point AF also a lot faster.

- Flash must be raised for AF assist.