E-PL1 upgrade to E-PM1

[ggibson]

Hey guys, quick question for those of you who have upgraded from an original E-PL1 to one the newer Olympus models, even specifically the E-PM1. Is it worthwhile to make the change? What about the controls of the E-PM1 underwater? (better or worse?)

What are the difference in the housings? I noticed a window on the front for the flash on the PT-EP06, but is it possible to shoot with the clip-on flash instead of an external strobe?

 

[gustele]

Hey guys, quick question for those of you who have upgraded from an original E-PL1 to one the newer Olympus models, even specifically the E-PM1. Is it worthwhile to make the change? What about the controls of the E-PM1 underwater? (better or worse?)

What are the difference in the housings? I noticed a window on the front for the flash on the PT-EP06, but is it possible to shoot with the clip-on flash instead of an external strobe?

I have an E-PM1 and have no problem with the controls under water. I don't know if this is an improvement over the E-PL1.
I don't think it will be possible to use the internal strobe. It will fire but the lens port will block most of the light unless you are quite far from the subject and then the light will be insufficient. The window is meant for the fiber-optic connection with an external strobe.