Olympus E-5 Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus E-5
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	E-5
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$1699.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2010-10-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	31.5 oz (892 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.6 x 4.6 x 2.9 in. (143 x 117 x 75 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.3
Sensor Format:	4/3
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	519
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4032 x 3024 (12.2 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Four Thirds
Lens:	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):
Focal Length (actual):
Zoom Ratio:
Aperture Range:
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.58x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.15x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB (4 settings), Underwater
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Underwater program AE
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe, PC sync socket
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	Yes
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	RM-1 IR or RM-CB1 Cable
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (type-C) Output, DC Input, Cable Remote

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	870 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLM-5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output, Dual CF/SD card support (including SDXC), AF fine tuning.