The E-PM1 was the low-end model in the original Olympus Pen lineup, and sometimes referred to as the Pen Mini.
- Sensor: 12mp Panasonic CMOS sensor, 17.3 x 13mm (2x crop), sensor stabilization
- Mount: Micro 4/3 (m4/3)
- Images: 4032 x 3024 JPEG or 12-bit ORF maximum, 5.5 fps max
- Video: 1080i/60, 720P/30, 480P/30 AVCHD or Motion-JPEG, PCM stereo or Dolby Digital audio
- Shutter: mechanical 60 sec to 1/4,000 sec, bulb
- Exposure: matrix, center-weighted, spot metering, -3 to +3EV exposure compensation, 8 white balance settings (plus Auto and Custom), ISO 100-12800, AUTO ISO
- Focus: 35 point contrast detect, single point, multi-area, face detect, tracking, manual focus override
- Display: 2.7" 230k dot fixed LCD, optional EVF via accessory slot
- Flash: clip-on FL-LM1 flash included (7m ISO 100 GN), hot shoe, 1/160 flash sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync, rear sync, four-level manual, wireless control
- Remote: optional RM-UC1
- Other Notable Features: powered accessory slot, no orientation sensor
- Cards: SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Battery: BLS-5
- Size: 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.3" (110 x 64 x 34mm) wide, tall, deep
- Weight: 9 ounces (263g)
- Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Brown, Purple, White
- Price: US$600 with kit lens
- Current firmware: version 1.6 (December 2018)
- Announced: Jun 2011 (discontinued)
Note: the "PM" designation marked the third camera body style in the Pen series. Targeted at women and others who want a simple, small, but still excellent performing and complete camera. Often found at deep discount.