- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-P2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-P2.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-F3 Review.
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Olympus PEN E-P2 webpage |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-P2 | DMC-F3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1099.99 | $129.95 |
Street Price: | $96.00 | |
Date Available: | 2009-12-31 | 2010-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.7 oz
(132 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in. (121 x 70 x 35 mm) |
3.8 x
2.1 x
0.9 in. (96 x 54 x 22 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 12.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 1.53 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 505 | |
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) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.1 | 1.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1280x720 (30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | LEICA DC VARIO, 6 elements in 5 groups, 3 Aspherical |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 28 - 112mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 5 - 20mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 4.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 - 6.2 (wide) / ?? (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
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Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking | Contrast Detection: Face / 9 pt / 1 pt |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | External shoe-mount electronic viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/1000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) | Intelligent Multiple |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters | Portrait, Soft Skin, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash Burst, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | 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 | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | 0.3 - 7.1m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.7 - 3.0m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.ORF) | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | QuickTime Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 40.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | |
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI | DC Input (requires optional DC Coupler) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.00 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 2.00 | |
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): | 3.1 | 1.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | Unlimited |
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): | 0.96 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.91 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.180 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 3.6V, 740mAh Lithium-ion rechargea |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition, QuickTime, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Digital Image Stabilization, Intelligent Auto, 720p HD movies. Available in Silver and Black. |