The digital PEN is a new concept in digital photography. Due to mirrorless construction it's as small as a compact camera. Sensor size equivalent to that of Four Thirds cameras and interchangeable lenses ensure D-SLR quality as well as flexibility. Not a compact. Not an SLR. It's a PEN.

In 1959, Olympus changed the face of photography by pursuing one simple idea: create a camera as easy to use and carry as a pen. Designed by renowned style guru Yoshihisa Maitani, the Olympus Pen triggered a camera boom that would last through the end of the 1970s. Today the legend comes alive again in digital form with the release of the E-P1. This first groundbreaking Olympus Micro Four Thirds model comes at a time when mirrors are no longer a necessary component for digital cameras with interchangeable lenses. Incredibly small size, retro style, and ease of use are a nod to the Pen’s past. However, D-SLR quality and a host of new features place the E-P1 at the leading edge as Olympus innovative technologies reimagine the future. Now everyone can have the best of both worlds: high-end design and D-SLR performance.

Small & stylish design

• Extremely small and light-weight Micro Four Thirds system
• Stylish design with metal finish
• Two colours

SLR image quality

• 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
• Built-in I.S. with max. 4 EV steps efficiency
• Adapter for all ZUIKO DIGITAL & OM lenses
• TruePic V image processor

Easy operation

• New developed GUI for easiest operation via Live Control
• Automatic recognition of common scenes possible with i-Auto
• Clear skin with e-Portrait
• Two dials for easy handling

Creativity & HD Movie

• HD Movie with stereo sound featuring depth of field and Art Filters
• Art Filters, Multi-Aspect ratios, Multi Exposure function
• Art Filters can be applied to previously taken RAW images in the camera and with Olympus software
• Enhanced creativity with special lenses e.g. fisheye is available via the Four Thirds lens adapter

M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens:

• 3x wide angle standard Micro Four Thirds zoom
• Compact design and lightweight
• ED and aspherical lens elements for excellent quality
• Close focusing distance of 25cm

Box Contents:

• E-P1 Body silver
• M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 lens, black
• BLS-1 (Lithium-Ion Battery)
• BCS-1 (Battery Charger for BLS-1)
• Micro Four Thirds body cap (BC-2)
• Shoulder Strap
• CB-USB6 (USB Cable)
• CB-VC2 (Video Cable)
• OLYMPUS Master 2 (Software CD-ROM)
• OLYMPUS Studio 2 Trial (Software Download)
• Operating Instructions
• Warranty Card