- Launched: January 2011
- Type: Compact style hybrid
- Sensor size: Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13mm
- Resolution: 12.3 megapixels
- Lenses: Micro Four Thirds
- Key features: Accessory Port, Art Filters
- Links: Product page
Summary: Compact style hybrid for beginners and enthusiasts. It's an update to the E-PL1, and comes with an improved 14-42mm kit lens with 'silent' focussing, a higher-resolution LCD and ISO boosted to 6400.