In the world of compact cameras, none stand mightier than those from the Micro Four Thirds segment. The Micro Four Thirds system, a standard created by Olympus and Panasonic, is the closest thing you'll get to a DSLR in a compact form factor as it not only allows the swapping of lenses, but also utilizes the an image sensor of the same size and specification.

The recently announced Olympus E-P1 is a stunning example of what the Micro Four Thirds system is capable of producing. Featuring timeless styling that's reminiscent of the ultra high-end Leicas,the E-P1 reportedly features 13MP RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG modes, 1280×720 720p video over 7 minutes, 640×480 video over 14 minutes, ISO 200-6400 and shutter speeds ranging from 60 sec - 1/4000 sec.

No solid word on the price just yet, but it is rumored to cost anywhere between ¥90,000 (RM3252) - ¥130,000 (RM4700).

Update 3: The E-P1 (PEN) retails RM2,999 for a single lens kit or RM3,799 for a twin lens kit. It will be available early July. (Thanks for the update Kenny!)

Update 2: The E-P1 will retail at RM2999.

Update: Apparently the E-P1 is launching somewhere in KL right now, so we'll be able to provide you with an actual retail price pretty soon. Too bad we couldn't be there ourselves...

(Source: 43rumors)

Name: lance	Comment: Amazing news! Can't wait to check it out! :D
Rated Article: Posted: 2009-06-16 13:44:20

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