Olympus Pen E-PL2, a Pen updated

Olympus Introduces New Pen. The Olympus Pen E-interchangeable lens PL2 PL1succeeds in making some interesting improvements.

As expected, the CES-which opens today, is an opportunity for many specialists in the photo to present their new "collections" of digital cameras for 2011. Olympus, along with a catalog of digital compact cameras largely renewed, there is the Olympus Pen E-PL2, awaited successor to the camera with interchangeable lens Pen E-PL1. So, evolution or revolution?

Improved ergonomics

Some alterations are noted in regard to the aspect of the case. If the Olympus Pen E-PL2 includes the majority of physical characteristics of its predecessor with the handle grip that provides good grip, but all seems a little more sober, neat and gives an impression of greater robustness. We note the appearance at the rear of a rotary wheel to select functions and more ergonomic navigation menus. Another good point: the screen 3 inches (7.9 cm) increased from 230 000 to 460 000 pixels!

Bluetooth and optical 14-42mm

Inside the beast, alterations are also multiple. If the Live MOS sensor 4:3 is the same with its 12 megapixels, the Olympus Pen E-PL2 may however climb up to 6400 ISO, where the Olympus Pen-EPL1 remained stalled in 3200. Image stabilization is still there and the system sensor cleaning SWF. The main changes are to be found on the side of the optical puisqu'Olympus has a new goal: M. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm.Another appearance perfectly with the zeitgeist: Bluetooth connectivity that will allow the user to instantly share their photos with other devices. Budding videographers probably regret HD video mode is limited to 720p. But they can feast with the PSAM modes, Scenes and artistic filters now customizable. Providing a burst mode at 3 frames per second, the Pen E-PL2 is compatible with SD memory cards, SDHC and SDXC. It has an HDMI port, another hi-speed USB / AV and a microphone jack and a hot shoe flash.

Starting from $ 777, price announced

The digital camera with interchangeable lens Olympus Pen E-PL2 (115.4 × 72.7 × 42 mm for 362 grams) is expected later this month of January. It will be marketed as a kit with two goals to choose from: from $ 777 with Mr. Zuiko Digital 14-42mm and from $ 1167 with M.Zuiko Digital 14-150mm. Available in black, white, silver or black.