Bang on cue, the Olympus E-P2 has been outed, barely five months after the company’s first Micro Four Thirds shooter stormed in to our lives. Want to know what it’s packing, beyond the new black shell? Keep reading.

Other than the new paint job, you won’t spot too many differences on the Olympus E-P2 from a distance. On the outside though, the major addition is slot to strap on a new Olympus electronic view finder, or an external mic for better sound when shooting viddy.

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Olympus E-P2: more details emerge

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Also included in the 12.3 megapixel Olympus E-P2 is AF tracking, and a now i-Enhance “colour boosting” feature, as well as two new filters. It’s a modest upgrade, yes, but a welcome one for anyone looking to make use of the 720p HD video shooting mode and pick up proper sound.

The Olympus E-P2 will hit stores from January for around £849 with with a 14-42mm lens kit, but the Olympus E-P1 will still stay on sale alongside it. Stay tuned for more nearer launch as we go hands-on.

Out January 2010 | £from 849 | Olympus (Via DPreview)

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