Olympus PEN E-PL1 retro mirrorless with 14-42mm, affordable entry to MFT interchangeable lens photography.
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 with 14-42mm is an early MFT mirrorless kit from 2010 bringing the PEN retro styling to affordable mirrorless photography. The 12.3-megapixel sensor and compact 14-42mm provide interchangeable lens quality in a compact body.
The 14-42mm covers 28-84mm equivalent for everyday shooting, and the PEN styling provides an attractive retro-inspired design. The camera provides Art Filters for creative in-camera effects, and the touchscreen enables intuitive operation.
Build quality is compact Olympus PEN with quality materials. The MFT mount provides access to the growing Olympus and Panasonic lens ecosystem, enabling system expansion beyond the kit zoom.
The E-PL1 kit offers affordable entry to MFT mirrorless at very low used pricing. The PEN styling, MFT lens access, and interchangeable lens quality provide genuine advantages over compact cameras.