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Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses, explained for Malaysian photographers

Model-by-model guides from the 2009 PEN to the OM-1, lens notes, tough compacts for diving trips, and plain answers on warranty and service in Malaysia.

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OM-D and PEN bodies by launch year

  1. 2009E-P1
  2. 2010E-PL1
  3. 2011E-P3E-PL3E-PM1
  4. 2012E-M5
  5. 2013E-M1E-P5
  6. 2014E-M10
  7. 2015E-M5 IIE-M10 II
  8. 2016E-M1 IIPEN-FE-PL8
  9. 2017E-M10 III
  10. 2018E-PL9
  11. 2019E-M1XE-M5 IIIE-PL10
  12. 2020E-M1 IIIE-M10 IV
  13. 2022OM-1

Pick a system

Three families, one lens mount for the first two. Start with how you shoot, then pick the body.

6 model guides

OM-D

Weather-sealed bodies with an eye-level viewfinder, from the travel-sized E-M10 to the pro E-M1 line.

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6 model guides

PEN

Compact, style-led bodies that share the same lenses. The easiest step up from a phone.

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6 model guides

Tough

Waterproof, shockproof compacts built for diving, hiking and wet-season trips.

All Tough guides →

Lens notes

Micro Four Thirds lenses double their focal length in full-frame terms, so a 25mm frames like a 50mm. Here is where to start.

Lens guide →
25mmF1.8The everyday prime. A natural field of view for street, food and portraits.12-50mmF3.5-6.3 EZWeather-sealed powered zoom with a macro mode, good for video.40-150mmF2.8 PROConstant-aperture telephoto for sport, wildlife and stage shows.All lensesM.ZuikoPRO, Premium and standard lines, converters and lens accessories.

Older models, still in use

Second-hand bodies and compacts still turn up at Malaysian camera shops. Specs and buying notes for the ones we get asked about.

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Help and other gear

WarrantyWhat a local warranty covers and how to register it.Read →Customer supportManuals, software and the service route for repairs.Get help →Where to buyAuthorised retailers and what to check at the counter.Find a shop →Voice recordersRecorders for meetings, lectures, music and field sound.Compare →