Olympus Corporation is a Japan-based company that manufactures optics and imaging products. Olympus has announced the E-P2 after the launch of its very first Micro Four-Thirds camera-the E-P1. It is an updated version of its predecessor.

Besides a new black color compared to the E-P1’s silver and white versions and the accessory port, which is seen to add a bit of height to the body, the E-P2’s body is essentially identical to its predecessor’s. To enrich the quality of the images, the new E-P2 has an additional port for an electronic viewfinder (or external microphone).The two additional Art filters combine with the new i-Enhance function enabling more creativity and image enhancement. The E-P2 will start shipping in December 2009 for $1,099.99.

Main Features Of The Olympus E-P2:
Small and stylish design
•    It is extremely small and light-weight Micro Four Thirds System
•    It has a stylish design with pearlescent black finish.
•    It provides an accessory port for electronic viewfinder and microphone adapter
SLR image quality
•    Uses a 12.3 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor and a dust reduction system
•    Uses a TruePic V image processor. This is Olympus’ latest image processing engine. It automatically enhances fundamental aspects of image quality like, color reproduction, picture sharpness and providing faster processing speeds.
•    Includes a built-in Image Stabilisation giving protection against shake to 4 EV.
•    Includes an adapter for all ZUIKO DIGITAL & OM lenses

Easy modes of operation
•    Allows Live Control GUI for real-time views of effects
•    Permits the automatic recognition of common scenes
•    Includes i-Enhance function. By calling this function, the camera consequently intensifies the colors.
•    Enables Clear skin with e-Portrait. This feature identifies faces and automatically lightens skin appearing on the face and adjacent areas are shown more brighter.
•    Includes AF Tracking. This enabled the precise capture of moving subjects finer and easier than ever.
•    It has up to 20 shooting modes
•    Uses Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment Technology
Creativity and High Definition Movie
•    HD Movie with stereo sound featuring the depth of field and Art Filters
•    Users can also capture the high-resolution shots at the touch of a single button.
•    Includes Multi-Aspect ratios, Multi Exposure function and 8 Art Filters.
•    Art Filters can be applied to images taken previously in the camera
•    Enhanced creativity is provided with remarkable lenses