A reader just sent us that size comparison between the upcoming new mini PEN (E-PM1) and the [shoplink 14832]Olympus E-PL1[/shoplink]. The new E-PM1 is just a bit less thick and a bit less wide than the E-PL1. The real difference is made by the absence of the grip.
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Where are the E-P3 rumors? 🙂
indeed we want some ep3 rumors
Don’t worry, coming today!
hurray
😀
Yeey 🙂
Only one, the is not E-P1 but E-PL1. 😉
And i mean what by E-P3 to.
first lol… ( they compare it with a EPL1, they should compare it with EPL2 its almost the same size… but the real story is i want to see the EP3 or next weatherseal camera
for m43
You nead hold camera in left hand, when you use touch screen by right hand. 😉
As I’ve said couple of days ago, it’s not mini at all, far from GF3 size, it’s close to GF2. BTW, I’m not complaining about dimensions, just about the name :).
There might not be a significant size difference if you compare the measurements. But it will look quite a bit sleeker. That will affect sales in the right direction.
Admin: Your Olympus Market link does not work..
A lot of space wasted around the lens mount. It is smaller than the EP-L1, just for the sake of miniaturization, because in real use both cameras have the same dimensions and are not exactly pocketable.
In any case, Olympus should place the sensor closer to the back of the camera as much as possible. That’s the only way to reduce total depth of the camera with a lens mounted.
“Olympus should place the sensor closer to the back of the camera as much as possible”
And who says that is even possible? Why would Olympus put anything extra between the sensor and the display? Do you really think they left some unused space there or put the main electronics in between them? Sensors have a certain thickness as have displays, you might shave a fraction of a millimetre of that but I don’t expect any big gains there.
Difference with the GF3, is that it has the same buttons of the PL1, and I swear to G* that there is just room for one thumb in the back of mine.
No grip, no way to hold my adapted 4/3 lenses. So I was reconsidering the G3. If the E-P3 is gripless again I will wait for the rumored µ L1. I wish for even a bigger split between models.
Thickness is the dimension that matters for pocketability. Gf3 is slimmest at tbe moment at32.5mm. The best (only?) way to make these cameras thinner is to ditch the LCD and use an EVF only. With the mft 20mm register distance, maybe 25mm is possible. I rarely use use theLCD on my GH1 and would definitely buy a camera this thin -maybe only 45mm with the 14mm f2.5. It was not that long ago that all film cameras worked this way!!!!
This site is more and more becomming a “leak” Site instead of a rumors site. Most info we get is 1-2 weeks before announcement and mostly boring stuff, there are barely anything else than FT-5 rumors cause they arent rumors but “leaks”.
Oh yeah, and we told back in February that new PEN would be announced in June? What was that…luck? 🙂
Personal i like better FT4, so FT1 rumors, good jobb Admin.
Well, that tells you who the “sources” are: not people from R&D and production, but those from sales and journalists. Marketing department as well – intentional leaks from their side are sometimes clearly visible. I guess admin is not to be blamed for quality or timing of rumors and leaks, he publishes what the sources give him or allow him to post.
“Thickness is the dimension that matters for pocketability.” — EXACTLY ! they should really take a look at the NEX5 to get a clue on how to make it thinner! Once you slap the 20mm on this, it will be as pocketable as the EPL1 = no real gain here.
Firstly, the flange distance of m43 is 2mm longer than the e-mount (Nex), and they can’t change that. Secondly, the sensor shift IS adds a bit of bulk; the IBIS is one of the main selling point of Oly’s m43 bodies. Using OLED instead of LCD reduces thickness (just look at LCD vs LED TVs), but Oly added touch so that probably cancels the OLEDs thinness. Touch will improve some usability (like AF selection). Also, the Nex has an annoying detachable flash and no hotshoe.
I’m all for pocketability but not at the expense of some key features.
If you mean Oly’s marketing is steering it, I don’t think so. There might true rumors issuing from Asian factories, Oly repair centers, , third parties, etc…
What is essential in journalistic work is double checking or even triple: that is a hell of a work, and so far Admin has earned a lot of credibility, the rating system helping too.
It’s a little naive to think that marketing is not responsible for some, if not a lot of the rumors. You should do some research on drip marketing. The Olympus marketing department is deliberately “leaking” information each day or two, to keep everyone interested in, and talking about, the new cameras and lenses.
If people are talking about, and checking this site each day, it creates anticipation for the new camera, and results in other websites also discussing the ‘rumors’ on 43 rumors. Word of mouth marketing this way is very valuable, and I believe admin should be paid by Olympus for all his hard work!
my two cents.
Agree, but if you take a look at Sony Alpha rumors, you’ll see which marketing department is better :). Panasonic’s intentional leaks are also better timed than Olympus’.
It’s not just the hump. It’s about a third thinner. Exciting times.
Will the e-pm1 share the same hardware as e-p3 specially redesigned sensor and image processor??
I think the answer is YES.
admin, just noticed your “test” review of the e-pl2 with a “0” rating is artificially lowering its average score. in case you care.