- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-PL1 | S1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 | $499.95 |
Street Price: | $391.65 | $199.00 |
Date Available: | 2010-04-01 | 2013-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.0 oz
(482 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
11.4 oz
(323 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.8 x
1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm) |
4.0 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (102 x 61 x 30 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Aptina |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 10.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 3.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 54 | 56 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | 21.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.1 | 11.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 487 | 397 |
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) |
3872 x 2592
(10.0 MP,
Other), 2896 x 1944 (5.6 MP, Other), 1936 x 1296 (2.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 2160 (8.3 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 720 (0.9 MP, 16:9), 3200 x 560 (1.8 MP, Other), 1024 x 3200 (3.3 MP, Other), 6400 x 560 (3.6 MP, Other), 1024 x 6400 (6.6 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (Exif 2.3), 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 60.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x240 (400) 320x120 (1200) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon 1 |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | 1 Nikkor 11-27.5mm f/3.5-5.6 |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 30 - 74mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 11 - 27.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 2.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5 (W)- f/5.6 (T) - f/16 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 40.5mm | 40.5mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking | Hybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF); Single-point (135 focus areas, center 73 support phase-detect), auto-area (41 focus areas), subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, 100-6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, incandescent, fluorescent, direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, underwater, preset manual, all except preset manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/16000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) | Matrix, Center-weighted (4.5mm), Spot (2mm) |
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 | Creative Mode includes Selective Color, Miniature, Soft, Night Landscape, Backlighting and Night Portrait. |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 5, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off | Fill flash, slow sync, red-eye reduction, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain sync, rear curtain with slow sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | Lens dependent. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/60 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 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 | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.ORF) | 12-bit NEF RAW, RAW+JPG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV H.264/MPEG-4 AVC with AAC sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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: | ||
Remote Control Type: | ||
Connections (extended): | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI | HDMI out (Type C, Mini) |
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 | 60.0 |
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 | Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
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 | ViewNX 2 / Short Movie Creator 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. | Available in White, Black, Red, Pink or Khaki. |