- 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-PL2 | X-A10 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $199.95 | |
Date Available: | 2011-01-15 | 2016-12-05 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
16.8 oz
(476 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.7 in. (115 x 73 x 42 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 40 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 16.3 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.4 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 573 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3042
(12.3 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 6.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Fujifilm X |
Lens: | M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens | FUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element; 7 round-edged aperture blades |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 76mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 16 - 50mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.13x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
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 | Contrast Detection: Area (49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Eye Detection, Continuous AF, Tracking AF, Manual Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | No / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
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): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO1/2/3 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom, Color temperature (2500K-10000K), Underwater |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/32000 - 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) | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | 22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined) | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night; Film Simulation (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia, Classic Chrome and Monochrome); Dynamic range setting AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple Exposure; Motion Panorama; Advanced Filters (Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen and Partial Color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | GN=7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180s |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Trigger Only | |
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: | RAW (.ORF) | .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Cable Release | Via Wi-Fi or optional RR-90 wired remote |
Connections (extended): | Accessory Port II, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI (Type C), Cable Release | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.03 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.01 | |
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 | 6.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 14 | 20 |
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): | 0.43 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.248 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.62 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.068 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | 11-area full AF lag: 0.461 | |
Startup Time: | 1.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.8 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 280 shots | 410 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-5 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Changes from E-PL1: Updated body, bundled with new 14-42mm MSC lens, Live Guide II, 6 Art Filters: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy, Pin, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, 3" 460K-dot LCD, Support for SDXC cards, Top Shutter Speed now 1/4000s, Top ISO now 6400, Face Detection with new Eye Detect, 22 Scene Modes, Accessory Port 2, BLS-5 Battery. Available in black, white, silver and red. |