At A Glance

The Olympus Pen E-P2 serves up unique in-camera controls and an attractive, durable design, but it costs significantly more than an entry-level DSLR, lacks a built-in flash, and has autofocus issues.

Manufacturer’s Description

The stylish retro black metal body of the new E-P2 may be reminiscent of a traditional rangefinder - but there's nothing traditional about this powerful new camera from Olympus. The E-P2 is a 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens camera, and it blends the high-quality still images of a DSLR with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and in-camera creativity - all inside an ultra-portable, easy-to-use body. The E-P2 also brings a new twist to the PEN lineup: an accessory port which accommodates the included VF-2 electronic view finder or optional external microphone adapter (SEMA-1).

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder Electronic
Touchscreen 0
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • HDMI
  • USB
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 4.7 inches
Depth 1.4 inches
Height 2.8 inches
Weight 0.69375 pounds
Lens Features
Focal length conversion factor (SLR) 2.0 X
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 14.0 mm
Minimum aperture 3.5
Maximum aperture 5.6
Lens mount Micro Four-Thirds Mount
Focus features Manual Focus
Storage Media
SD card
  • SD Memory Card
  • SDHC Memory Card
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Good
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Very Good
Video Quality Good
Video Sound Quality Good