
The Olympus Stylus XZ-2 is a follow-up to the popular and powerful XZ-1. The XZ-2 adds a new hybrid control ringer and touch controls similar to what is found on the Olympus OM-D E-M5.
Olympus Stylus XZ-2 Key Features
- 12MP BSI CMOS sensor
- 4x optical zoom (24-96mm equivalent)
- Fast aperture f/1.8-2.5
- 3-inch swivel touchscreen LCD
- 5fps burst mode
- ISO 100-12800
- 1080p HD video capture
- RAW image capture
- Sensor-shift image stabilization
- Hot shoe
- Olympus Art Filters
The Olympus XZ-2 should be available in November 2012 for $599.99. Check availability here at B&H Photo.

The Olympus E-PL5 is a new Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera with a 16MP LiveMOS sensor. The new mirrorless camera sports an all-metal body, a 170-degree tilting LCD and captures 1080i HD video.
Olympus also introduced a new body cap alongside the E-PL5 that sports a built-in 15mm f/8 lens, which means you can grab a quick shot without a bulky lens (you know, since it’s a lens too…).

Olympus E-PL5 Key Features
- 16MP Live MOS Sensor
- TruePic VI Image Processor
- RAW Image Capture
- 8fps Frame Rate
- M. Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5 Lens
- 3.0″ Flip Portrait LCD w/ Touch Control
- Full 1080i HD Video
- F.A.S.T. Auto Focus
- In-Body Image Stabilization
- ISO Range to 25600
- 12 In-camera Art Filters
- Includes FL-LM1 Flash Unit
The Olympus E-PL5 should be available in October for $699. Check availability here at B&H Photo.
Olympus E-PL5
Samy’s Camera has product pages and pre-orders listed for the Olympus E-PL5 and E-PM2, as well as new lenses with US pricing info confirmed.
The Olympus E-PM2 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $599 (link). The E-PL5 with 14-42mm kit lens is priced at $699 (link). As previously reported, both new cameras will sport a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor (apparently the same one used in the OM-D EM-5).
A pair of new lenses, the 60mm f/2.8 Macro (link) and the 12mm f/2 Limited Edition (link) are priced at $499 and $1099, respectively.
Expect official announcements on these products to hit tomorrow.
Olympus E-PL5
Expect plenty of new cameras on Monday from Olympus, including the new E-PL5 and E-PM2, as well as the previously mentioned XZ-2. Both new cameras will sport a 16.05MP Live MOS sensor (apparently the same one used in the OM-D EM-5). [click to continue…]