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Model Name: | Olympus PEN E-PM2 |
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General | |
Model Number: | E-PM2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No |
Retail Price: | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $1,599.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes |
Weight: |
13.5 oz
(384 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (110 x 64 x 34 mm) |
Waterproof: | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
Image Sensor | |
Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 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: | 72 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.2 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 932 |
Image Capture | |
Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 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, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 7.9 |
Video Capture | |
Can take movies: | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p (20 or 17Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (13 or 10Mbps)) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
HD Video Out: | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | |
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC 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: | 37.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | |
Auto Focus: | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF; All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (normal), Single target (small) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder: | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional VF-2, VF-3 or VF-4 electronic viewfinders |
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): | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,800 dots (153,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
Selfie Screen: | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No |
Exposure | |
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 |
ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO 200 - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom (2), Kelvin |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still (using H-FT012 3D lens only); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key); Multiple Exposure (2 frames) |
Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No |
Flash | |
Built-in Flash: | No |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM1 flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
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 / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | |
Dual Card Slots: | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
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: | Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/Remote connector, Accessory Port 2 |
Performance Timing | |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.55 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.56 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 7.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 16 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.110 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.064 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF shutter lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.255s |
Startup Time: | 0.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.9 seconds |
Power | |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
Battery Life, Video: | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-5 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No |
Software | |
Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | |
Miscellaneous | |
Notes & Features: | In-body image stabilization, FAST AF system, fixed touchscreen LCD, 8 fps burst mode, UHS-I compliant, FlashAir compatible. Available in silver, black, white or red. |
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