Olympus had introduced its new PEN digital camera belonging to micro Four thirds System, the EPL1. This affordable camera has a simple design and is easy to use yet it is packed with advanced technology.

It incorporates a high-performance 12.3-megapixel Live MOS image sensor that delivers excellent dynamic range, and TruePic™ V Image Processor that produces clear and colorful photos. The images can be composed using a viewfinder or a 2.7-inch high-contrast HyperCrystal LCD screen with Live View function.

The camera also features in-body Image Stabilization, which means that any lens attached to the E-PL1 will deliver blur-free images. The camera takes Micro Four Thirds lenses, and you can also attach Four Thirds and any third-party lens via adapter.

While offering full range of manual controls the E-PL1 can act as a point-and-shoot one with its Intelligent Auto (iAuto) Mode that adjusts settings that match shooting conditions. There is also a choice of 19 Scene-Select Modes in the camera. Face Detection and Continuous Autofocus (C-AF) Tracking features are also available.

The EPL-1 has six in-camera Art Filters, Multiple Exposure function , the exclusive Supersonic Wave Filter for dust reduction. It is also the first Pen to offer built-in flash (alongside with external flash compatibility).

The camera will be available in March 2010 with M. ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zoom kit lens.

Olympus Pen E-PL1 – Specifications:

• 4/3″ Hi-Speed Live MOS Sensor
• 12.3 Megapixels
• TruePic V Image processor
• “Supersonic Wave Drive” (in-body sensor shift) Image stabilization
• Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default), 3:2, 16:9, 6:6
• File formats: RAW, RAW + JPEG, JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
• 2.7″ LCD Monitor with 230,000 pixels
• Imager Contrast Detection AF system
• 11-area multiple AF
• Exposure Modes: iAuto, Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Manual
• 19 Scene modes
• 8 Art Filters
• Sensitivity: ISO 100 - 6400
• TTL Image Sensor metering system, 324-zone multi-pattern
• Metering modes: Digital ESP, Center-Weighted Average, Spot (1%), Highlight based spot, Shadow based spot
• AE lock Available
• Shutter Speed: 60-1/2000 sec
• Continuous Shooting: 3.0 fps
• Movie Mode: 1280 x 720 (HD)@ 30 fps
• Storage : SD/SDHC
• Micro Four Thirds Lens Mount
• Body Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Slate Blue
• Price (Body + 14-42mm): US $599

Olympus FE-4020 is a new fun and easy digital camera from Olympus 2010 line-up. It features a 14-megapixel CCD image sensor, 2.7-inch LCD display with 230,000 dot on its rear panel and the array of easy-to use creative functions.The

The camera is equipped with Olympus-branded 4x optical zoom lens that features 26mm wide angle capabilities. This is great for a compact camera and gives you a “broader look” on thing and people that surround you.

The camera offer you its Intelligent Auto Mode, a fully automatic mode that identifies the shooting conditions and the composition, chooses from Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro or Sports mode and adjusts the settings that match the scene. At the same time you can manually select the appropriate scene from 13 pre-set modes.

The FE-4020 effectively deals with people’s shots. Its Advanced Face Detection can detect up to 16 faces in a frame and automatically set correct focus and exposure to deliver sharp and bright portraits. Moreover, the camera can track fast-moving subjects like kids and pets, continuously adjusting the focus, so when you press the shutter button you get a sharp photo.

Other interesting features include Shadow Adjustment, and Magic Filters.

The camera comes in the variety of body colors: warm gray, pearl white, light pink and light blue. It will be available in the USA from February 2010 at a suggested price of $150.

Olympus FE-4020 – Specifications:

• 1/2.3″ CCD Image Sensor
• 14.00 Megapixels
• Maximum Image Size: 4288 x 3216
• 2.7 in. LCD Screen with 230,000 dots
• 4x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 26 - 105mm
• Aperture Range: f/2.6(w) - f/5.9(t)
• Focusing: iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
• Macro Focus: 1.6″ / 4 cm
• Sensitivity: ISO 64 -1600
• Shutter Speed: 4 - 1/2000 second
• Scene Modes
• Intelligent Auto,
• Digital Image Stabilization,
• Magic Filters: Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing
• Scene Modes: Portrait, Landscape, Night, Night+Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Pet
• SD/ SDHC/MMC Memory Cards
• Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery
• 18.0MB Internal Memory
• Colors: Warm Gray, Pearl White, Light Pink, Light Blue
• Planned Price: $150
• Availability: February 2010

Official information: olympusamerica.com.

Olympus FE-47 is a newly introduced digital camera from Olympus. It belongs to budget digicams and being packed with technology it remains easy to use. The camera comes with 14-megapixel resolution, 5x optical zoom and 2.7-inch LCD screen.

The camera features in point-and-shoot simplicity offering the “intelligent-Auto” mode. It allows the camera to recognize the five most commonly used scenes automatically and enables the capture of perfect photos with correct focus and exposure.

The FE-47 can also keep a moving object in focus to unsure that it will be sharp on a final image. This is called the AF tracking function. At the same time the camera is equipped with Digital Image Stabilization that raises ISO in tough low light conditions and thus allows for faster shutter speeds. This results in sharper photos on the one hand, and in visible noise – on the other.

The Advanced Face Detection Technology used in the camera can search for faces in a composition and recognizes them as the main subject thus creating a sharp and ideally exposed image. Advanced Face Detection Technology is able detect up to 16 faces in a single frame.

The most “beautiful” feature of the FE-47 is its Magic Filters that apply a special artistic effect to your images directly in the camera. They are as follows: Pop Art, Fish-Eye, Sketch, Pin Hole. The later is most interesting, to my mind, as it adds an air of secrecy to your images or portrays the feeling of being lost in another dimension or space

The camera follows an easy-to-use ‘one button, one function’ design principle and will become available in March 2010in a kaleidoscopic range of colors.

Olympus FE-47 - Features:

• 14 Megapixels
• 5x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 36-180mm
• Digital Image Stabilisation
• 2.7” LCD Screen with 230,000 dots
• Intelligent (i-Auto) Auto Mode
• AF tracking
• Advanced Face Detection
• Magic Filters
• Movie recording with sound
• SD card compatible
• Power Source: AA Batteries
• Double-Layered Crystal Shell finish
• Available Colors: Silver, Black, Blue, or Red
• Price Tag: $119