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The Olympus Pen E-PM2 is an entry-level Micro Four Thirds system camera, with a 16MP CMOS sensor and full 1080 HD video. It's one of the smallest mirrorless cameras on the market and boasts 8 frames per second continuous shooting. This second generation "Mini" gains a customizable function button and a grip for a solid feel in the hand. A fixed 3.0 inch LCD is touch-friendly, enabling useful features like touch focus and touch shutter. For compatible lenses by Micro Four Thirds partner Panasonic, a lens IS priority mode has been included. Manual exposure modes are available for more hands-on users, and activating the optional Super Control Panel provides quick access to key shooting parameters without diving deep into the camera's menu system.
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Effective pixels | 16.1 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| ISO | Auto (200 - 1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000, 20000, 25600 |
| Lens mount | Micro 4/3 Lens Mount |
| Focal length mult. | 2× |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 460,000 |
| Min shutter speed | 60 sec |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
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| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34″) |
| GPS | None |
The Olympus PEN-EPM2 is a point-and-shoot mirrorless camera which does exactly what a novice will need it to. For more adventurous users, there's a lot of functionality hidden beneath the skin (including the image quality of the OM-D) making the E-PM2 a potentially very attractive second camera.
Good for: Everyday 'auto everything' photography where speed, responsiveness and great JPEGs are what you need.
Not so good for: More involved, critical work where the lack of external controls can make more 'hands-on' operation a little difficult.
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