Olympus introduces two 16MP mirrorless models in the PEN series

Olympus has refreshed its PEN series with the new PEN Lite E-PL5 and PEN Mini E-PM2 16MP touch-screen mirror-less cameras.

Both models feature the 16MP sensor and TruePic VI image processor first seen in the OMD E-M5. They both feature a 460,000 dot, touch-sensitive rear LCD with the ability to focus and shoot by touching the screen. The E-PL5 offers a mode dial, an extra button, flip-up LCD and E-P3-style screw-on front grip over the PEN Mini. The E-PL5 will cost $699 with the 14-42mm retractable zoom, while the E-PM2 will cost $599 with the same lens.