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Olympus PEN E-PM1
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    12.3 MP

  • Size

    Four thirds

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Key points

White balance presets

8

Display size

3 in

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Interchangeable lens

Yes

3D

Yes

ISO max

12800

Minimum shutter speed

60 s

Weak points

Effective pixels

12.3 MP

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

2 x

Integrated lens

No

Internal Flash

No

Orientation sensor

No

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Expert reviews

CNet UK

The pen may be mightier than the sword, but this Pen is mini-er. The new Olympus Pen E-PM1, or Pen Mini, is the first of a new branch of the...

PCMAG

The Olympus PEN E-PM1 ($499.99 direct with 14-42mm kit lens), nicknamed the PEN Mini, is the smallest, lightest and least-expensive entry in the...

DigitalTrends

Mirrorless interchangeable cameras are making headlines with new models arriving almost weekly. We test the Olympus PEN E-PM1 which is the newest,...

DPReview

The classically-styled PEN series has given Olympus the opportunity to draw attention to its film-era history of making small, popular cameras. But it...

DigitalVersus

Alongside its P-series expert-level cameras and more affordable PL models, Olympus has also launched the Pen E-PM1, a simplified camera with fewer...

TechRadar

Designed for the casual snapper who doesn't want to compromise on image quality, the Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1 is similarly specified to contemporary...

DPReview

The classically-styled PEN series of Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens cameras has given Olympus the opportunity to draw attention to the small,...

Cameras Reviewed.com

The Olympus E-PM1 is the entry point into the company's 2011 interchangeable lens PEN lineup, complementing the higher-end E-PL3 and E-P3 options. The...

Camera Labs

The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1 is one of the most affordable mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (ILCs) to date. It was announced in June 2011...

CNet

Size and affordability remain the bane of the interchangeable-lens camera (at least here in the U.S.), but Olympus' PEN E-PM1 hits the closest to the...

Photography Blog

The Olympus E-PM1 (also known as the Olympus PEN Mini) is a brand new 12 megapixel compact system camera. Sporting a slim, stylish and very small...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) June 2011
Street price (US) 499.99 $
Released (FR) June 2011
Colors
White
Grey
Brown
Black
Pink
Purple
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.3 MP
Type CMOS
Size Four thirds
Area 17.3x13.0 mm
Processor TruePic VI
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier 2 x
Minimum shutter speed 60 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460000 px
Touchscreen No
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D Yes
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Size and weight
63.7 in
34 in
109.5 in
265 oz
Olympus PEN E-PM1
Height 63.7 in
Width 109.5 in
Deep 34 in
Weight 265 oz
Image
Max resolution 4032x3024 pixels
Ratio 4:3
ISO min 100
ISO max 12800
White balance presets 8
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 11
Flash
Internal Flash No
Modes Auto
Fill-in
Manual
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
External flash Yes
Video
Format AVCHD
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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Olympus PEN E-PM1 review

Language: En | Time: 8 m 10 | Type: Review | By: mirrorlessreviews

Camera body overview, design and control buttons

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    Olympus PEN E-PM1 review

    Camera body overview, design and control buttons

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    AF and menu of E-PM1

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    Video test

    Example of the video mode in best quality 1080i mobie setting

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