Olympus announces the Olympus XZ-1, its new high-performance flagship compact digital camera. Featuring the fastest zoom lens in the compact camera class and imaging performance that approaches SLR quality. - “i.ZUIKO DIGITAL” super-fast 4x wide-angle zoom lens — the fastest compact digital camera zoom lens throughout its zoom range, with a f1.8-2.5 open aperture range from wide angle to telephoto. This is the first Olympus compact digital camera lens to sport the legendary “Zuiko” brand – a mark of superior imaging performance. - TruePic V image processing engine — part of the image processor series as used in the professional Olympus E-5 SLR camera, and in the critically acclaimed PEN mirrorless camera range. Optimises image reproduction with high-resolution, rich colours and outstanding noise reduction. Six Art Filters provide the user with exciting 2 creative options - Brilliant 610,000 pixel OLED screen - Front-of-camera control ring and dual-function rear control dial for quick settings adjustment in manual and semi-automated exposure modes - PEN-type accessory port for added functionality with PEN system accessories