According to this, Olympus may stop the DSLR line altogether and instead will create a m4/3 camera with a full support of 4/3 lenses. The release of E-7 was rumored / expected at the second half of 2013, but this might be OM-D E-M7 :) Some of the available ZUIKO lenses for 4/3 (FT) DSLRs are very good. It is possible to use 4/3 lenses on m4/3 mirrorless bodies through the dedicated adaptor but the autofocus is very slow.
Probably the DSLR line with just one top level model is not viable economically, especially considering competition from other camera makers. Olympus E-5 body is currently advertised for $1,999 (Australian dollars) in some camera shops in Brisbane while in the same shop Nikon D5100 is offered for ~$500 and D7000 costs ~$1,200. If a weather sealing is a must, than Pentax has good offers. It is unlikely to see an influx of significant number of new users with such offerings except for used products.
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