The Olympus E-PL2 ships with the following items in the box:

* E-PL2 body
* 14-42mm II lens (if purchased as a kit)
* Body cap
* Lens cap (if purchased as a kit)
* Accessory port cover
* Lithium-ion battery BLS-5
* Battery charger BCS-5
* AV Cable
* USB cable
* Shoulder strap
* Olympus [ib] CD-ROM
* Instruction manual
* Warranty card


* Less flashy but more functional redesigned camera body handles like a comfortable DSLR rather than an awkward rangefinder
* Comfy, textured faux-leather handgrip
* Contrast detection based autofocus system functions much faster than previous models without annoying image wobble on LCD screen
* Faster overall operational speed
* Faster top shutter speed
* New pupil detection in Face Priority AF
* New, tighter 14-42mm kit lens uses less moving parts, preventing problems with image blur that plagued previous model
* Lens focuses quietly, focuses internally
* Optical quality is above average for a kit lens
* In-camera image stabilization
* Fast flash recycle
* Good Macro performance
* Good detail overall
* Very good hue accuracy
* Auto Gradation effective at maximizing dynamic range
* Good control over noise reduction
* Bayonet mount on front of lens lets you add Fisheye, Wide-Angle, and Macro lens converters
* Art Filters are a blast to use, especially new Dramatic Tone filter
* 3-inch LCD screen with 460K dots of resolution is bigger, sharper and brighter
* Optional electronic viewfinder
* AP2 adds support for new accessories
* Built-in wireless remote flash support
* Live Control Menu allows quick changes to oft-used settings
* Dedicated movie button helps get your videos rolling
* Excellent print quality
* ISO 6,400 prints a good 5x7


* Archaic menu system is confusing and unnecessarily complicated
* Live Guide II system should be easier to access and adjust, customize
* Shooting tips in Live Guide II suffer from bad translation
* Buttons are too small; no dedicated exterior control for ISO
* ISO starts at 200
* Default noise reduction a bit high
* Accurate color, but somewhat muted at default settings
* No built-in viewfinder
* Weak manual; poor instructions for new features such as ways to combine Art Filters


* Auto white balance leaves tungsten lighting too warm
* Low power flash (though better than no flash and not a surprise given its size)
* Mediocre battery life of 280 shots (not unlike an SLR used in live view mode)




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