Alongside the announcement of the new E-P3 this week, Olympus also launched a new generation PEN Lite in the form of the E-PL3 as well as a brand new addition to the PEN family: the PEN Mini, aka the E-PM1.
Olympus E-PL3 // PEN Lite
Packed with the same FAST AF technology as the top-of-the-range E-P3, the new PEN Lite can also lay claim to having the world's fastest* autofocus system.
Olympus fans will notice a few changes in the look of the E-PL3 when compared to it's predecessor. This new model sports a sleeker and more compact design with brushed aluminium casing as well as the addition of a new first for PEN system cameras: a tiltable three-inch LCD screen.
In comparison: E-PL3 vs E-PL2
| E-PL3 | E-PL2 |
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| Megapixels | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| ISO Max | 12800 | 6400 |
| HD Video Max | 1080p @60 fps | 720p @30 fps |
| Autofocus | 35-point | 11-point |
| FPS | 4.1 | 3 |
| LCD Screen (pixels) | Tiltable 3.0" (460k) | 3.0" (460K) |
| Weight | 265g | 317g |
Olympus E-PM1 // PEN Mini
This new addition to the range of Olympus PEN system cameras packs SLR quality features into a pocket-sized body that's compatible with a range of lenses and accessories. It features the same FAST autofocus system as it's older siblings, the E-P3 and E-PL3 and comes equipped with six art filters for creative shooting in both movie and still modes.
Specifications
- 12.3 megapixels
- Image sensitivity up to ISO 12800
- 1080i full HD movie recording capability
- 3.0 inch LCD screen
- 35 autofocus points
- Approx 4.1 fps
- Only 216g (without battery or card)
- Available in Black, Silver, White, Brown, Purple and Silver-Rose
Coming Soon...
Both the Olympus E-PL3 and E-PM1 are expected to be availble in Autumn 2011 with pricing yet to be confirmed.
*As of June 2011