Its goal according to Olympus is to be “Pocket-size interchangeable lens camera”
Olympus Micro Four Thirds in Brief
Slim body with an approximate 50% reduction of the flange back length.
A concept mock-up camera will be on display at Photokina 2008. The concept will
show an example of the compact size possible for MFT: 4.7”(W) 2.5”(H) 1.2”(D)
Smaller Lens; a 6 mm reduction in the lens mount diameter.
No compromise on high image quality.
Uses the same Live MOS sensor as the Four Thirds System.
Maintains telecentric optical system design even with the smaller lens mount diameter.
Easy to use for beginners with a“High Speed Contrast AF System” for focusing and composing on the LCD.
Takes advantage of Face Detection and Shadow Adjustment technologies.
All existing Four Thirds System Lenses can be used with the Micro Four Thirds System with an adaptor.
The image quality of an SLR-type camera with a compact camera’s portability
Comparision between the Concept Model and the E-420
mFT concept (pic from Dpreview)
E-420
4.7 in
5.1 in
Width
2.5 in
3.6 in
Heigh
1.2 in
2.1 in
Depth
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Here are a few more shots people have posted to the forum.
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