- Launched: February 2010
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Art Filters
- Links: Press release, Product page
Summary: The E-PL1 was launched as the 'affordable' Pen camera from Olympus, with a plastic body and much simpler and more cheaply-made controls, though it does have a built-in flash. It's now been superseded by the E-PL2.