The Olympus E-P1 is the World's Smallest 12.3-Megapixel Interchangeable Lens System Camera

A new era of digital imaging begins today with the launch of the Olympus E-P1, also known as the Olympus PEN. The world's smallest 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens system camera blends the high-quality still images of a digital single lens reflex (DSLR) with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and In-Camera Creativity within an ultra-portable body.

With a slimmer body, removal of the optical viewfinder and mirror box, Olympus has created a small but high-quality interchangeable lens camera. Olympus also enabled the production of smaller and lighter lenses to match the E-P1's body size.

The Olympus EP-1 offers many great features including:

• Superior DSLR Image Quality
• In-body Image Stabilization
• Amazing 3-inch LCD
• Proven Dust Reduction System
• 12 megapixels with next-generation TruePic™ V
• HD video with high-quality stereo audio
• In-camera creative features (for still images and video)
• Multiple exposures
• Multi-aspect shooting
• Multimedia slideshows
• Digital leveler
• Magnified focus assist
• 18x18 metering modes
• Small accessories for small camera

You can grab the Olympus E-P1 when it becomes available in July 2009. It will come with the E-P1 Body, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLS-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCS-1), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM, Manuals and Registration card.

U.S. Pricing / Product Configurations:

• E-P1 Body Estimated Street Price: $749.99
• E-P1 Body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $799.99
• E-P1 Body with ED 17mm f2.8 with optical viewfinder Estimated Street Price: $899.99