Well, this new PEN digital camera, E-P3, is similar to PEN MINI in main specs. The camera is bigger and also only available in three colors choice. However, it offers you something else than you can do while using PEN MINI. It brings a touchscreen display and removable grip to help you a better to handle your camera and your shooting by simply touch the 3.0-inch 614k dot OLED touch screen.
Like PEN MINI, Olympus claims E-P3 camera is having the fastest auto focus (instant AF) compared to any other interchangeable lenses camera on this earth. As I said before, the main specs are similar to PEN MINI. It features a 12.3MP high speed Live MOS sensor, TruePic VI processor, a SD memory card slot, Live Guide, and other interesting functions. Thanks to wide range of interfaces, you enable to connect the camera with PC, TV, and other media through USB port, and HDMI port.
Fashioned in 4.80 (W) x 2.72(H) x 1.35(D) inch and 11.32 oz (body only), Olympus PEN E-P3 14-42 lens kit is expected to hit US market in August 2011. Meanwhile, the PEN E-P3 with M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 17 mm lenses is available now for $899.99 in white, black, and grey color option. [Dandy Gadget Source]
