Small and light body with SLR-Quality | Expressive Power
Easy operation & Expanding of functionality | Versatile functions
With SLR cameras, the image is captured through the lens, reflected by a mirror and pentaprism, and viewed on the viewfinder screen. It is this structure that makes it so difficult to reduce the size of the camera. To get around the inherent restrictions imposed by this structure, the mirror has been eliminated in the Micro Four Thirds System and the length of the flange back (the distance between the lens mount and the image sensor) has been reduced by half, while maintaining the same image sensor size as the Four Thirds System. The lens mount diameter has also been reduced by about 6 mm without altering the light flux size. As a result, the Micro Four Thirds System makes it possible to design much smaller, slimmer cameras and more compact lenses without compromising image quality.
The image sensor uses a High-Speed Live MOS Sensor featuring 12.3 megapixels and a high-speed readout. In combination with the high optical performance provided by Micro Four Thirds lenses, this sensor captures high-resolution images that accurately reproduce your composition with exquisite detail, rich gradations and natural colours.
The TruePic V image-processing engine is a refined version of the high-performance TruePic III+ engine, delivering clearer, higher-resolution images by exploiting the full performance of the lens. Sophisticated noise reduction that removes noise without obliterating details allows high-sensitivity shooting at ISO 6400 and beautifully reproduces delicate colour changes.
The compact image stabilization mechanism is integrated in the camera to compensate for camera shake by up to 4 EV steps*. Since the stabilizing mechanism is built into the camera body, it can function with any lens without compromising its optical performance. Two modes - I.S.2 (horizontal) and I.S.3 (vertical) make possible blur-free panning shots in either the horizontal or vertical direction. The image stabilization mechanism works also when the mount adapter (optional) is used.
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL lenses are designed exclusively for the Micro Four Thirds System by optimizing the mount diameter and signal contacts. Reflecting the PEN's ability to achieve high image quality, the digital-dedicated design of these compact lenses takes full advantage of the characteristics of digital photography, delivering light to every corner of the image sensor and ensuring high quality for both still and moving images.
