Olympus unveiled several new camera models this week including a new Micro four thirds camera, a ruggedized camera and a lens camera that goes after Sony’s QX line. 
OLYMPUS E-M5 MARK II 
The E-M5 Mark II will obviously replace the E-M5 and will go head-to-head with other mirror-less cameras such as the Sony Alpha series. The camera comes with a new 16MP Live MOS sensor that is complimented by a TruePic VII image processor, an 81-point autofocus system, a 3-inch articulating touchscreen and Wi-Fi. The second-generation E-M5 will be able to shoot 1080p videos at up to 60fps and ISO that tops at 25,600. 

And just like the Sony A7 II, the camera also comes with a built-in five-axis image stabilization system. Other notable features of the E-M5 includes a 9 frames per second sequential shooting mode and a battery, which according to Olympus will be able to allow for up to 470 shots. 
The Olympus OM-D E-M5 is also dustproof and shockproof. It will be available later this February in either black or silver and will cost around $1100 (body only). 
OLYMPUS TOUGH TG-860 
Those looking for a simple solution can get the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850. This camera sports a 16MP CMOS sensor with a 21mm ultra wide-angle lens, an adjustable screen at the back that flips up to 180 degrees and Wi-Fi. The Tough TG-850 is waterproof up to 50 feet, shockproof up to 7 feet and can shoot 1080p videos at 60fps. 

The camera will be available in April for around $279. 
OLYMPUS AIR
 Lastly, there’s the Olympus Air, a camera that transforms an iOS or Android device into a viewfinder much like Sony’s QX series. The Air sports a 16MP Live MOS sensor that can take up to 320 images on a single charge. 

Olympus claims the Air will be an open platform camera and will allow third party developers to build applications for it. Moreover, the camera will be compatible with other micro four third lens enabling the Air to create SLR-quality photos. There’s no word yet on pricing, but Olympus said that the Air will be available next month in Japan. 
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If you’re the type of person who’s into semi-professional photography but also has a certain fondness of taking pictures of yourself, then Olympus’s new Pen E-PL7 might be the camera for you.

First and foremost, the Pen E-PL7 is a full-fledged mirrorless camera system with a 16MP 4/3 Live MOS sensor with TruePic VII image processor and an in-body three-axis image stabilization the same one found in the OM-D E-M10 that was announced back in February in CP+.
The camera also has a quick AF system featuring an 81-point AF grid allowing the PL7 to shoot a moving subject up to 3.5 frames per second. The PL7 also has a maximum shutter speed of up to 1/4000 (with Bulb setting), an ISO range of 100-25600 and HDR function.
Olympus has also equipped the PL7 with Wi-Fi connectivity allowing users to remotely control the camera using a smartphone or tablet as well as easily transferring photos to connected devices.
But of course the feature that makes the E-PL interesting is its Selfie functionality. The 3-inch 1037k-dot LDC touchscreen display that can flip up to 180 degrees for that perfect Selfie. The special self-portrait mode also kicks in whenever the user swings out the display.
The Olympus Pen E-PL will be available this September for around $700 with a 14-24mm f/3.5-5.6 standard zoom lens.
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Olympus revealed this week two new Stylus camera – one promising tough and weatherproof body, while the other assuring blur-free images.

First one up is the Olympus Stylus Tough TG-3 – another weatherproof camera from the company’s line of Tough cameras. Just like its siblings the TG3 offers consumers with a body that is waterproof (up to 50 feet), freeze proof (up to 14 degrees Fahrenheit), shockproof (up to 7-foot drops) and crush proof (up to 220 pounds).

The TG3 boasts a 16MP CMOS sensor, an f/2-4.9, 25-100mm optical zoom lens, a 3-inch 420k-dot LCD panel, 1080p video capture, GPS and Wi-Fi connectivity. The camera also features a microscope mode that allows users to take pictures of subjects at a distance of 10mm.

Olympus has also added a ring light accessory that is attached at the front of the camera’s lens to provide even lighting during macro shots.

Meanwhile, the second Olympus camera – the Olympus Stylus SH-1 brings blur-free photography thanks to its five-axis image stabilization. Prior to the Stylus SH-1, five-axis image stabilization was a feature reserved only to more expensive cameras such as the $1000 Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera.

The camera’s internals comprise of a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, TruePic VII image processor, an f/3-6.9, 25-600mm 24x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD panel at the back and of course integrated Wi-Fi.

The Olympus Stylus SH-1 will be available in May for $400 in either black, white or silver. The Olympus Stylus Tough TG-3 on the other hand will be available in June in either black or red for $350.

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Users who are looking to get more control when shooting moving subjects will be very delighted to hear about Olympus’s new bridge camera that not only packs a powerful zoom lens but also bears a first-in-its-class feature for easy framing of distant moving subjects.

The Olympus Stylus SP-100 boasts a built-in dot-sight that pops-up off the camera pretty much like a pop-up flash to help users frame their subjects better. The dot-sight sits in front of the camera’s 920k-dot EVF LCD and offers wide-angle views of a scene in its semi-transparent window.

The dot-sight works in unison with the camera’s 16MP BSI sensor and its TruePic VII image processor giving the camera superb performance even in low-light conditions. Olympus has also added a lens shift image stabilization mechanism in the SP-100 that reduces shake even when the zoom is maxed out.

The SP-100 also packs several features that make it convenient for users to control the different settings of the camera. For instance, the camera has two dials on top that can change certain settings on the camera including AF lock, manual focusing modes (P/A/S/M) and a zoom lever.

Finally, the camera is capable of capturing 1080p video at 60 frames per second and features a multi-motion range stabilization feature that reduces blur when you’re shooting video while walking or when panning across a scene.

The Olympus Stylus SP-100 should hit retail stores this March for around $399.99.

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Olympus announced yesterday its newest compact camera that brings together convenience, portability and quality in a DSLR-like form factor – the Olympus Stylus 1.

The camera is equipped with a 10.7x (28-300mm) high-power i.ZUIKO lens that features constant f2.8 brightness across the zoom range and is versatile enough to capture wide telephoto shots and produce high-quality videos. The lens also comes with built-in VCM image stabilization mechanism and a macro mode that allows users to capture images up to 2 inches away.

The Stylus 1 boasts a 12.0MP 1/1.7-inch high-sensitivity backlit CMOS sensor complimented by a TruePic VI image processor. It also comes with a Fast Touch Autofocus system for precision focusing.

Moreover, the Stylus 1 also happens to be the first camera in Olympus’s range of compact camera to sport a built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF). The camera’s EVF features a 1.44million dot resolution LCD EVF and has a 1.15x viewfinder magnification rate (equivalent to 0.58 x 35mm film camera) and 100 percent field of view. The Stylus 1 also features an eye sensor that switches the EVF and LCD touchscreen back and forth almost instantly depending on what the user wants to use.

The camera also utilizes a number of hands-on controls including a hybrid control ring which can be switched between digital and analogue operations via a control lever located at the front of the camera. In digital mode, the ring controls the fine zooming and manual focusing capabilities of the camera while in analogue mode, the ring will allow users to adjust different camera settings such as aperture and shutter speed.

The Stylus 1 also comes with a hot shoe that is compatible with different accessories, a built-in flash, a side zoom lever with variable speeds and two customizable function buttons for easy access of the most commonly used features. And just like other recently released cameras from other manufacturers, the Stylus 1 embraces the connected world with built-in Wi-Fi and a number of Instagram-like photo filters.

The Olympus Stylus 1 will be available in December 2013 for an estimated retail price of $699.99.

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