According to latest rumors Olympus is testing a new type of PEN camera, the camera is rumored to feature a newly customized CMOS sensor with same size like the original film pens,
The pen line isn’t discontinued, rather it’s being taken back to it’s roots. One of the mockups has the sensor in a portrait orientation like the original film pens, the space saved by the shutter traveling sideways rather than vertically allowing a viewfinder above it (still in the center line of camera, which is hard to do with the vertical running shutter, almost all other mirrorless have the EVF on the left hand edge or a hump because of it).
But the source who published the information also suggest that the Olympus management may not approve the camera for final production because it’s too much “risk”.
Yes not only Ricoh was busy in talking about future products, Olympus did it too at the CP Plus 2013 trade show, you can see the the image above (evidence) of Olympus E-P3 successor (undercover) captured by DC Watch Impress.
The Olympus PEN E-PM1 and PEN E-PL3 are the micro-four-thirds cameras from Olympus. The E P3(see E P3 at DXOMark) is the flagship micro-four-third camera of Olympus, PEN E-PL3 is lighter and bit smaller compared to E-P3 and PEN E-PM1 (Mini), Mini is smaller and lighter compared to E-P3 and E-PL1, the most interesting part of the DXOMark test is all the three camera features same sensor score and lower Low-light ISO scores.
Olympus PEN E-PM1 and PEN E-PL3 at DXOMark
Low-light ISO scores are substantially lower (538) compared to cameras with the latest APS-C sensors (such as the Sony NEX C3 at 1083, more than twice as good).
Dynamic range does not improve as much as expected at low ISO (+1 Ev compared with the next ISO step).
The NEX C3 vs E PL3 at DXO Mark Lab, the Sony NEX C3 features bigger sensor, you get more dynamic range and double low-light ISO score for excellent low light performance.
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The E-P3 boasts one of the fastest auto focus systems available in a compact interchangeable lens camera. There’s plenty to like about this third gen Pen.
Pros
Faster, DSLR-like AF
Compact and stylish
Art Filters
Cons
Some AF quirks
Dense menu system
Still some LCD lag with art filters
What I hope could have been better in E-P3? Read this review at robinwong.blogspot.com and see sample images taken by the new Olympus E-P3 camera
1, Longer battery life For an advanced camera, the battery life is unacceptably short. On average, I could produce 350 shots with a single fully changed BLS-1, and that is NOT sufficient for my photography needs.
2. Tilt or Swivel Display Screen I shoot a lot of low angle and high angle shots and I really appreciate the flexibility of the dual axis swivel screen display of my E-5.
3. Larger grip for handling. Shooting whole day with the default supplied grip, I did feel strains on my wrists especially when I was handling larger lenses like the 75-300mm.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pen Lite E-PL3 vs Pen Mini E-PM1 – Olympus has announced three new Pen models – the Pen E-P3, Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1. All three models feature a new 12-megapixel sensor and TruePic VI imaging engine, Read the comparison review below and select best camera for you
New Sensor – The best part of Olympus PEN Series is the new sensor, Olympus claims to have widened the dynamic range by more than a stop and improved noise performance compared to previous Pen cameras. The new sensor features Max ISO range up to 12800 (100-12800) and can shoot Full HD movies at 60 fps (1920 x 1080 @ 60 fps)
Continuous Shooting – Flagship Pen E-P3 Continuous Shooting is limited to only 3fps whereas Olympus Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1 can shoot up to 5.5 fps, really amazing?
Art Filters – The E-P3 offers 10 Art Filters – Diorama, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia and Dramatic Tone – and a new Art Filter bracketing mode that allows users to output up to 10 different images from one shot. The E-PL3and E-PM1 offers only 6 art filters.
Size and Design: The flagship E-P3 is the largest of the three models and includes a built-in flash and 3-inch, 610,000-dot OLED touch-screen display.
The Pen Lite E-PL3 is similar in size to the Pen Mini, but slightly thicker and heavier due to a tilting 3.0-inch monitor. The screen has maximum angle adjustments of 80° up and 45° down.
The Pen Mini E-PM1, weighs in at just 215 grams without a lens. It offers the same imaging capabilities as the other two Pens with identical sensor and imaging engine.
Conclusion – Before buying any new PEN Camera just remember that all the three new PEN camera have identical sensor and imaging engine, but the AF speed of E-P3 is very fast, The E-P3 is around 40% faster than the classic E-P2 and offers touch OLED screen! The PEN Lite E-PL3 offer you Tilting LCD and faster continuous shooting speed, The Olympus PEN Mini E-PM1 is lightweight and good for travel purpose.
The Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1 is currently not available, You can pre-order/Buy PEN E-P3 at b&H online Store
The smallest and lightest Olympus PEN is available in six stylish colors (purple, pink, brown, white, silver and black) and features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease of use. Its small size and portability make it the ideal camera to document life’s fun and spontaneous moments. The Olympus PEN E-PM1 or Mini features 3in, 460,000-dot display, without any tilt or touchscreen control.
Olympus PEN E-PM1 Major Specification
New 12.3MP Live-MOS sensor
ISO 200-12800
35-area contrast-detection AF system with Face detection (up to 8 faces can be recognised)
4.1fps continuous shooting (max 5.5fps with IS turned ‘off’)
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According to latest rumors Olympus is testing a new type of PEN camera, the camera is rumored to feature a newly customized CMOS sensor with same size like the original film pens,
The NEX C3 vs E PL3 at DXO Mark Lab, the Sony NEX C3 features bigger sensor, you get more dynamic range and double low-light ISO score for excellent low light performance.
Olympus E-P3 vs Pen Lite E-PL3 vs Pen Mini E-PM1 – Olympus has announced three new Pen models – the Pen E-P3, Pen Lite E-PL3 and Pen Mini E-PM1. All three models feature a new 12-megapixel sensor and TruePic VI imaging engine, Read the comparison review below and select best camera for you
