T H E P E N C O N C E P T
People always want more from their digital camera. More power. More creative capabilities. More versatility. They want the amazing picture quality and abilities of a DSLR, but not its larger size. At Olympus, our goal was to develop an interchangeable lens camera as portable as the original PEN and packed with innovative features. And with the development of the Micro Four Thirds System, we’ve created the world’s smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable-lens camera.
R E V O L U T I O N A RY S I Z E
In DSLRs, the image is viewed directly through the lens, reflected by a reflex mirror through a pentaprism, and seen through the viewfinder. This imaging structure contributes to the DSLR’s larger size. To reduce body size and create the PEN, the mirror was eliminated in the Micro Four Thirds System and the lens-mount diameter has been reduced by about 6 mm. Using this technology, the PEN maintains the same image-sensor size as the conventional Four Thirds System. The result? Much smaller, slimmer cameras and more compact lenses, without compromising image quality. Meet the new Olympus PEN.
T H E N E W P E N
Start creating with the new E-P1. DSLR quality, compact portability and multimedia capabilities make it easy to capture it all. With a 12.3-megapixel high-speed Live MOS Sensor,™ new TruePic™ V image-processing engine, Dust Reduction System and In-body Image Stabilization, the E-P1 delivers DSLR picture quality and performance. And thanks to Micro Four Thirds technology, you even have the ability to change lenses. The E-P1 comes packed with unique features including six Art Filters, HD Movie mode, Linear PCM audio, in-camera slide show and Multi Aspect Ratio shooting—providing endless creative capabilities. So what will you create?
