Olympus has created what it calls the world's smallest and lightest PEN camera, which, considering the history of the PEN family of cameras, makes it one of the smallest and lightest interchangeable lens cameras from any manufacturer.
Now that the Olympus PEN E-PM1 is available for sale, we may be able to also call it the most inexpensive new interchangeable lens camera on the market.
The PEN E-PM1 carries an MSRP of $499.99 for the camera body and a starter lens, which is an impressive price point. (Compare Prices) This is a fun camera, and it may be the most colorful DIL camera, too, as Olympus is offering it in brown, black, pink, purple, white, or silver camera bodies.
The PEN E-PM1 offers some really nice features, too, including 12.3 megapixels of resolution with a CMOS image sensor, full 1080p HD video, and a 3.0-inch LCD. It measures only 1.33 inches in thickness (before you attach the lens) and it weighs only 7.65 ounces for the camera body. The PEN E-PM1 has a lot of potential, especially at a sub-$500 price point, and will be one of the cameras to keep an eye on this holiday season..
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