- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.3 megapixels
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Pentax Q
Q vs Q10 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-PL1 | Q10 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.95 | $599.95 |
Street Price: | $391.65 | $349.95 |
Date Available: | 2010-04-01 | 2012-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.0 oz
(482 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.4 oz
(296 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.8 x
1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm) |
4.0 x
2.3 x
1.3 in. (102 x 58 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
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: | 54 | 49 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.5 | 21.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.1 | 10.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 487 | 183 |
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 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: | 3.0 | 5.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax Q |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | 02 Standard Zoom smc Pentax 5-15mm f/2.8-4.5 ED AL [IF] |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 28 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 5 - 15mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/2.8 (W) / f/4.5 (T) - f/8 |
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 | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
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 | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) | Optional O-VF1 Optical Viewfinder (hotshoe mount) |
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 | 16.0x |
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), 100-6400, 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: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 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) | 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, Night Snap, Forest, Surf & Snow, HDR, Backlight Silhouette, Kids, Pet, Quick Macro, Food, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Digital filters (capture) - Image Tone:(Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Soft |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 4.9 m / 16.1 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | Lens dependent. GN of ~7m at ISO 200. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
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 DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MOV (AVC H.264) with monaural 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 | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional IR | |
Connections (extended): | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
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 | 5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 15 | 5 |
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 | 250 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
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 | 1 x Proprietary D-LI68 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 | Software CD-ROM S-SW131 (includes SilkyPix) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue. | Newly adopted CMOS image sensor and upgraded AF performance. Available in red or silver. |