Olympus Announces the E-PM2, E-PL5 and XZ-2

The following information are collected from the web for reference only. Olympus Announces the E-PM2, E-PL5 and XZ-2 today.  Both E-PM2 and E-PL5 has the same sensor of the top of the line Olympus OM-D micro 4/3 camera.  The XZ-2 includesan f/1.8-2.5, 28-112mm 4x optical zoom lens, though its 12-megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor.  The expected list price for E-PM5, E-PM2 and XZ-1 are US$699.99, US$599.99 , US$599.99 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2

Olympus E-PL5

Olympus E-PM2

Specifications of E-PL5, E-PM2 and XZ-2  (Source: CNET)

E-PL5 Specifications

			Olympus PEN E-PL5
Sensor (effective resolution)			16.1-megapixel Live MOS 12 bit
			17.3mm x 13mm
Focal-length multiplier			2.0x
Sensitivity range			ISO 200 - ISO 25600
Continuous shooting			8fps (with AF/exposure fixed on first shot and IS off) 19 JPEG/15 raw
Viewfinder			Optional bundled
Autofocus			35-area contrast AF
Shutter speed			60-1/4,000 sec; bulb to 30 minutes; 1/250 sec x-sync
Metering			324 area
Flash			Included optional
Image stabilization			Sensor shift
Video			1080/30p @ 20, 17Mbps H.264 QuickTime MOV
Audio			Stereo; mic input
LCD size			3-inch tilting touch screen 460,000 dots
Wireless connection			Optional Bluetooth
Battery life (CIPA rating)			360 shots
Dimensions (inches, WHD)			4.4 x 2.5 x 1.5
Body operating weight (ounces)			11.5 (est)
Mfr. price			US$649.99 (body only)
			US$699.99 (with 14-42mm lens)
			n/a
Ship date			October 2012

 

E-PM2 Specifications

			Olympus PEN E-PM2
Sensor (effective resolution)			16.1-megapixel Live MOS 12 bit
			17.3mm x 13mm
Focal-length multiplier			2.0x
Sensitivity range			ISO 200 - ISO 25600
Continuous shooting			8fps (with AF/exposure fixed on first shot and IS off) 19 JPEG/15 raw
Viewfinder			Optional bundled
Autofocus			35-area contrast AF
Shutter speed			60-1/4,000 sec; bulb to 30 minutes; 1/250 sec x-sync
Metering			324 area
Flash			Included optional
Image stabilization			Sensor shift
Video			1080/30p @ 20, 17Mbps H.264 QuickTime MOV
Audio			Stereo
LCD size			3-inch fixed touch screen 460,000 dots
Wireless connection			Optional Bluetooth
Battery life (CIPA rating)			360 shots
Dimensions (inches, WHD)			4.3 x 2.5 x 1.3
Body operating weight (ounces)			9.5 (est)
Mfr. price			US$549.99 (body only)
			US$599.99 (with 14-42 power lens)
			n/a
Ship date			October 2012

 

XZ-2 Specifications

				Olympus Stylus XZ-2
Sensor (effective resolution)				10mp BSI CMOS
				1/1.7
Sensitivity range				ISO 100 - ISO 12800
Lens				28-112mm f1.8-2.5 4x
Closest focus (inches)				0.4
Continuous shooting				n/a
Viewfinder				Optional EVF
Autofocus				35 area Contrast AF
Metering				324 area
Shutter				60-1/2000 sec; bulb to 30 min
Flash				Yes
Hot shoe				Yes
LCD				3-inch tilting touch screen 920,000 dots
Image stabilization				Sensor shift
Video (best quality)				1080p frame rate n/a H.264 QuickTime MOV
Manual iris and shutter in video				n/a
Optical zoom while recording				n/a
External mic support				n/a
Wireless connectivity				Optional Bluetooth
Battery life (CIPA rating)				n/a
Dimensions (WHD, inches)				n/a
Weight (ounces)				n/a
Mfr. Price				$599.99
Availability				November 2012