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Model Name: | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | |
General | |
Model Number: | E-PL1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 |
Street Price: | $391.65 |
Date Available: | 2010-04-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
17.0 oz
(482 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.8 x
1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
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: | 54 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 487 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 |
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: | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | |
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) |
Focus Peaking: | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
Display | |
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
Rear Display: | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No |
Articulating Screen: | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | |
Minimum ISO (native): | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
Image Storage | |
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 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: | |
Remote Control Type: | |
Connections (extended): | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.60 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.60 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 |
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): | 0.95 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.89 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.202 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 1.13 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.070 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF with other M.Zuiko lenses: 17mm f/2.8 = 0.858s 9-18mm f/4-5.6 @ 18mm = 0.546s |
Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.2 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 290 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
Internal Charging Supported: | |
Software | |
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue. |
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