Olympus is trying to get rid of their PEN camera stock during the Christmas time. And they may succeed if they keep making offers like that one:
You can get the E-PM2 with two MFT lenses for $349 at BHphoto (Click here). You basically get the camera for free if you sum the single price of the two lenses!
Note: The E-Pm2 uses the same E-M5 sensor. You really get a lot for that price!
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I picked this deal up a few weeks ago. You really can’t beat that price. It’s a nice little camera. However, I’m only going to use it as a backup or in situations where I might want to have a camera in my coat pocket just in case. Otherwise, it’s my E-M1 most of the time.
I can see why these cameras are not selling. As far as handling, it’s a pricey (at list price) point and shoot in most people’s minds. And, I have to agree. Unless you really know what you’re doing, this camera could be frustrating to use. While in my experience a lot of people set their Rebels and D3000/5000s to auto, they want to feel like they have flexibility if they want it. You don’t quite get that with the E-PM2. The E-PL5 is a bit better, but not by a whole lot.
In my opinion having the E-PMx and E-PLx is confusing to potential buyers looking to enter into the m43 format. They really just need the E-PLx.
That being said, there are two glaring problems with both of these cameras. No built-in viewfinder, and no pop-up flash. Until Olympus figures out that this is what the masses want, these cameras will never sell. I guarantee E-P5 sales will be lackluster because of the lack of viewfinder. I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that someone made that decision. $1000 for a “point and shoot.”