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E-P1

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The Olympus E-P1 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera launched in 2009. The E-P1 features a 12.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor. The E-P1 offers an optional electronic viewfinder for a compact rangefinder-style experience.[1]

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Produced

2009–

Optics

12.3 megapixels[1]

What is it?

The Olympus E-P1 was the first mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, released in 2009 as part of the PEN series. It features a 12.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor and an optional electronic viewfinder, offering a compact rangefinder-style experience.

What can it run?

Process applications and technology nodes documented for this tool.

  • Photography

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging2

Sensor resolution
12.3 megapixels[1]
Accurate?
Interchangeable lens system
Yes[1]
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Configuration & options3

Sensor type
Micro Four Thirds[1]
Accurate?
Electronic viewfinder
Optional[1]
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Form factor
Compact rangefinder-style[1]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2009Production start[1]

    Launch year of the E-P1

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Frequently asked questions

What sensor resolution does the Olympus E-P1 have?

The Olympus E-P1 has a 12.3-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor.[1]

When was the Olympus E-P1 launched?

The Olympus E-P1 was launched in 2009.[1]

Does the Olympus E-P1 have a built-in electronic viewfinder?

The Olympus E-P1 supports an optional electronic viewfinder, but it does not have one built-in.[1]

Not publicly documented

The following facts about the E-P1 are absent from this record as of this revision. First-hand knowledge or a citation closes a gap; every submission is reviewed before publication.

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the E-P1 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the E-P1 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the E-P1 are on record.

    Answerable by: a field service engineer, process engineer, or maintenance technician

  • The process node or technology generation of the E-P1 is not on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM datasheet or a fab qualification report

  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the E-P1 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM parts catalog or a service engineer

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Sources & citations

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  1. [1]grokipedia.com — grokipedia.comgrokipedia.com
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