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Olympus Pen Mini E-PM2
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Approximate retail price:
$600
Summary: A 16-megapixel camera from Olympus with a 2.9-inch LCD, 3x optical zoom, an image stabilizer and manual controls.
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Type: SLR-like digital cameras
About - Olympus Pen Mini E-PM2

The Olympus Pen Mini E-PM2 is a 16-megapixel camera with a kit lens that has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 14mm-42mm. It has a 2.9-inch LCD (460,000 pixels) and includes touchscreen capability.

Because it accepts interchangeable lenses but does not have a mirror and through-the-lens viewfinder, we consider this model an SLR-like camera.

The camera's kit lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5. The camera's shutter speed range is 60 seconds to 1/4000 of a second.

The Pen Mini E-PM2 stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures images as JPG or RAW files at a top resolution of 4608 x 3456 and full HD-resolution video as MOV, AVI files at a top resolution of 1920 x 1080.

Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery.

This SLR-like has 35 autofocus points. It also includes 4 flash modes (for the on-board flash), 30 exposure modes, and an exposure compensation control that can be set at +/-3 EV. The image stabilization system for this camera is body-based.

The Pen Mini E-PM2 measures 4.7 inches wide by 3.3 inches high by 3.9 inches deep, and weighs 15 ounces (with battery, memory card, and strap).

About This Brand

Olympus budget series compacts emphasize simple operation. High-end SP models have featured very long zooms.  Select "Tough" subcompacts claim to be water-resistant, waterproof, shockproof, and crushproof. Olympus has Pen series models that are based on micro four-thirds sensor technology. This type of camera combines key SLR features—a large image sensor and interchangeable lenses—with the smaller size and weight of a point-and-shoot. Olympus produces several E-series SLRs, and offers a wide range of lenses.

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Features & Specs - Olympus Pen Mini E-PM2
info LCD size (in.) 3.9
info Live view Yes
info Image stabilizer B
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