Olympus PEN E-PL1
The Olympus PEN E-PL1 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera introduced in 2010 as an entry-level addition to Olympus's PEN line. It paired a digital sensor with the compact, interchangeable-lens PEN styling and was positioned as an affordable route into the mirrorless system when new.
Sales data for the PEN E-PL1 is thin, with a single recent UK auction hammer result of £100 in September 2025 representing wholesale saleroom value rather than a retail asking price. On that basis, today's market for a body in usable condition sits around the £100 mark, though one data point is not enough to define a reliable range and prices will vary with kit lens inclusion and cosmetic condition.
Sales History
Prices shown are realised prices — auction results and completed eBay sales, never asking prices. Most saleroom figures are hammer prices, before commission; some houses publish a premium-inclusive figure, and we do not adjust for condition. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher. How this figure is calculated.
Prices updated: August 2026
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| Aug 2026 | £33 | £33 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus PEN E-PL1 Silver Digital Camera – For Spares or Repair
Description:
⚠️ The rear LCD screen does not work. Olympus M.Zuiko Digital 14–42mm f/3.5–5.6 lens. Olympus strap. Location: Abingdon, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £50 | £50 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Camera Body in White **1346 shots** DARK SCREEN #2052
Description:
Serial number( 2052) recorded for security. OLYMPUS PEN E-PL1 BODY FOR SALE. Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £70 | £70 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MP Digital Camera White Body **4889 shots** #1739
Description:
The image stabilisation system is not working correctly, a common issue with this particular model but this is of little to no consequence in daily use. Serial number( 1739) recorded for security. Location: London, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £65 | £65 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus PEN E-PL1 Silver Mirrorless Camera Body w/ Lens & Strap 12.3MP
Description:
Olympus PEN E-PL1 Silver Mirrorless Camera Body w/ Lens & Strap 12.3MP Location: Dalkeith, United Kingdom |
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| Aug 2026 | £88 | £88 | 🇬🇧 eBay | |
Title: Olympus PEN E-PL1 12.3MPDigital Camera +
Description:
Gentle Sepia gives the images a soft warm sepia color cast similar to early photography. In very good condition too. NECK / SHOULDER STRAP. Location: N.Wales, United Kingdom |
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| Sep 2025 | £100 | £100 | 🇬🇧 Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 365) Title: An Olympus Pen E-PL1 Digital Camera
Description:
An Olympus Pen E-PL1 Digital Camera, silver, shutter working, flash working, display working, appears to function as should, body G-VG, with VF-3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is an Olympus PEN E-PL1 worth today?
Based on a recent UK auction hammer price of £100, a PEN E-PL1 body is currently worth in the region of £100 at saleroom level, before buyer's commission.
How much does an Olympus PEN E-PL1 sell for at auction?
The most recent verified UK auction sale recorded a hammer price of £100, though with only one data point the price a given example sells for can vary with condition and whether a lens is included.
Is the Olympus PEN E-PL1 a film or digital camera?
The PEN E-PL1 is a digital Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, not a film camera, despite sharing the PEN name with Olympus's earlier half-frame film models.