The "EVIL" naming system is really not applicable to all these cameras, this for instance, this cameras doesn't have a "electronic viewfinder", nor do microFourThirds cameras like the some Olympus Pen variants where the "EV" of the "EVIL" optional.
In reality there is no good unique name for these cameras.
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EVIL (Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens)
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The "EVIL" naming system is really not applicable to all these cameras, this for instance, this cameras doesn't have a "electronic viewfinder", nor do microFourThirds cameras like the some Olympus Pen variants where the "EV" of the "EVIL" optional.
In reality there is no good unique name for these cameras.