- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
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E-P5 vs E-P7 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-P5 | M-P (Typ 240) |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Rangefinder |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1449.95 | $7950.00 |
| Street Price: | $1,249.00 | $7,495.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-05-30 | 2014-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.2 oz
(545 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
2.7 x
1.5 in. (122 x 69 x 37 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 24.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 864mm2 (36mm x 24mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns | 6.05 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 72 | 84 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | 24.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 895 | 1,860 |
| 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) |
5952 x 3976
(23.7 MP,
3:2), 4256 x 2823 (12.0 MP, Other), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1080 (1.7 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 9.9 | 3.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p (20 or 17Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (13 or 10Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (25p/24p)
1280x720 (25p/24p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Leica M bayonet |
| Lens: | Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 34mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 17mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.8 - f/22 | Varies with lens used |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 46.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | No |
| 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), Super Spot AF (800 AF points) | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional VF-4 high-resolution EVF | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification; Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 100-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom (2), Kelvin | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Kelvin Setting (2000-13100K), Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 32 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 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 | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | 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 (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) | Film Simulation Modes |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | 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, Wireless Commander | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/320 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | 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,WiFi | |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 | Threaded cable release |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/Remote connector, Accessory Port 2 | Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.51 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.46 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.52 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.9 | 3.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 16 | 24 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.9 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 18 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.9 | |
| 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): | 0.098 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.051 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.231s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.9 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.4 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLN-1 | Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 3 CD-ROM | Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization, tilting capacitive touchpanel LCD, 9 fps burst mode, built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, built-in flash with commander mode, 2x2 control dial, fast AF. Available in back, white or silver. | Updated Leica M Typ 240 with: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass, large 2GB double sized image buffer, no Leica Logo and "M" lettering on the front side, manual viewfinder frame selection with the traditional 'frame selector'. Available in black or silver chrome. |
