New Olympus PEN Cameras, Lenses And Accessories

Olympus has announced three new cameras, all feature the world's fastest focus of all interchangeable lens cameras, 12mp sensor, full HD video, two new premium lenses (wide and portrait), new accessories, new art filters, new TruePic IV processing, with the E-P3 available to order now for August delivery!

The new cameras all feature:

• FAST AF - World's fastest
• High sensitive and High speed New Live MOS sensor
• New Image engine: TruePic VI
• New user interface

Fast AF:

• 120fps sensor mode
• Improved AF algorithms / processing
• AF illuminator lamp
• 35 point area Auto Focus
• AF tracking, Face, Eye focus
• MSC lenses

New sensor enables:

• Full HD Video
• ISO12800

TruePic IV features:

• Improved Fine Detail Processing, Shadow noise control and Gradation
• Real Colour Technology - Improved colour reproduction
• AVCHD:Full HD Video (1080i or 720p MJPEG)
• Frame correlated video noise reduction processing function
• Improvement of Tone Control, under Backlit conditions with advanced shadow adjustment technology

Olympus PEN E-P3: Available Mid-July / August, in silver, black and white with a number of grip options available. Art filters: New effects can be applied to art filters.

Key features:

• 12mp Live MOS sensor
• Built in flash
• 3 inch OLED touch screen
• Full HD Video
• New Art Filters and Effects
• Removable grip

Read our hands on preview and first impressions of the new Olympus PEN E-P3!
View our size comparison: comparing the Olympus PEN E-P3, E-PL3, and Lumix G3.

More on the Olympus PEN E-P3 here.



Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3: Available Late Summer, in White, Silver, Black and Red.

Key features:

• 12mp Live MOS sensor
• 3 inch 16:9 swivel touch screen, 460k dots
• High speed shooting
• Full HD Video
• New Art Filters and Effects

New smaller and faster shutter unit. 4.1fps with IS on, 5.5fps with IS off.

Read our hands on preview and first impressions of the new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3!
View our size comparison: comparing the Olympus PEN E-P3, E-PL3, and Lumix G3.

More on the Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 here.



Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1: Available Early Autumn, in silver, black pink, brown, white and purple.

Key Features:

• 12mp Live MOS sensor
• Compact body
• 3inch Touch screen
• Full HD Video
• Built in guide
  
• Easy to use

Read our hands on preview of the new Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1!
View our size comparison: comparing the Olympus PEN E-P3, E-PL3, and Lumix G3.

More on the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1 here.

Two new lenses, plus updated kit lenses - the two new lenses are both metal, both MSC (Movie and Still Compatible), Two updated lenses designed to match new bodies available in silver and black.

12mm, f/2.0 Prime, Snap focus with distance markings, 24mm equivalent, £700
45mm, f/1.8 Prime, 90mm equivalent, £300
View sample photos from the 12mm f/2.0 Prime lens here.


Standard Zoom Lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R
Telephoto Zoom Lens M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 R

More on the new Olympus PEN 12, 45mm lenses here.

You can also view these lenses throughout the following previews:
Read our hands on preview and first impressions of the new Olympus PEN E-P3!
Read our hands on preview and first impressions of the new Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3!
Read our hands on preview of the new Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1!
View sample photos from the M. Zuiko 12mm f/2.0 Prime lens here.
View sample photos from the Olympus PEN E-P3 vs Panasonic Lumix G3.
View our size comparison: comparing the Olympus PEN E-P3, E-PL3, and Lumix G3.

Accessories Available


EP-3 Grips, New Street Cases (Shown above, M,L), Slim Case (S,L)


New leather cases for the Lite and Mini (same size, above left), and two styles for the E-P3 (the middle and right cases shown above), new PT-EP05L Waterproof case for PEN Lite - have a look at this waterproof case in our Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Hands On Preview - and new PT-EP06L Waterproof case for PEN Mini.

Upgraded internal and external flashes

• E-P3 Flash built in (GN10, ISO200)
• Pen Lite Removable Flash (GN10, ISO200)
• Mini Removable Flash (GN10, ISO200)
• Wireless Flash - Have a look at this flash in our Olympus PEN Lite E-PL3 Hands On Preview.