When the concept for the E-1 was first discussed, one of the questions that arose was, "What size would be the right size?" Right to support a wide array of compatible, interchangeable lenses and accessories. Right to conveniently carry in the studio or on location. Right to provide the comfortable feeling of an SLR you're already used to, yet still let you recognise it's unique in its own appealing way. That's how we found out the best way to get the right answer - ask you!

Olympus asked the pros, and based on the expertise of professionals around the world, the E-1 was built to fit your needs like no digital SLR before it. Light for impressive portability. Ergonomically shaped for remarkable comfort. Appropriately placed buttons and controls for immediate access. Weighing a mere 660 grams for dramatically improved handling wherever your next assignment may take you.

With compact, lighter lenses due to the new design based on a 4/3-type image sensor that's perfectly matched to the lenses themselves. It is precisely the camera we heard you've always wanted, and precisely the camera we engineered to give you the photographic edge you've been looking for.