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Manufacturer website
Olympus PEN E-P2 webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Pentax Q10
Q vs Q10
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Model Number: |
E-P2 |
Q |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$1099.99 |
$749.95 |
Street Price: |
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$695.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-12-31 |
2011-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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8.5 oz
(241 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.7 x
2.8 x
1.4 in.
(121 x
70 x
35 mm)
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3.9 x
2.3 x
1.2 in.
(98 x
58 x
31 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.3 |
12.4 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.29 microns |
1.54 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
5.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
56 |
47 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.5 |
20.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.4 |
11.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
505 |
189 |
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 2664
(10.7 MP,
3:2), 4000 x 2248
(9.0 MP,
16:9), 2992 x 2992
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 2592
(6.7 MP,
1:1), 2688 x 2016
(5.4 MP,
4:3), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1512
(4.1 MP,
16:9), 2016 x 2016
(4.1 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1440
(2.8 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1440 x 1440
(2.1 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.1 |
5.3 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Pentax Q |
Lens: |
Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
01 Standard Prime smc Pentax 8.5mm f/1.9 AL [IF] |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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47mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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8.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/1.9 - f/8.0 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
40.5mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
Contrast Detection: AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), AF Continuous, AF Face Detection, Manual; Auto 25 Point, User-Selectable, Center |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
External shoe-mount electronic viewfinder |
Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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460,000 dots
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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 |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200 - 6400), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
Auto (125-6400), 125-6400, 1/3 steps |
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, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters |
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Quick Macro (JPG only), Pet, Kids, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR (JPG only), Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
Lens dependent. GN of 7m at ISO 200. |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.ORF) |
12-bit DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV (AVC H.264) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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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 |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
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Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional IR |
Connections (extended): |
Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI |
HDMI out (Type D, Micro) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.00 |
1.39 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
2.00 |
1.72 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
3 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.1 |
5.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
14 |
6 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.96 seconds |
0.71 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.91 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.180 seconds |
0.274 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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1.16 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.082 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Full Autofocus lag:
Multi-area AF mode = 0.735s |
Startup Time: |
2.3 seconds |
3.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
1.2 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
300 shots |
230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-1 |
Proprietary D-LI68 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI68 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
Software CD-ROM S-SW115 (includes SilkyPix) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, MacOS |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.3+ |
Notes & Features: |
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World's smallest, lightest Interchangeable Lens Camera. Sensor-shift IS, dust reduction, full HD movies, HDR mode. Available in black or white. |