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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Model Number: |
E-PL2 |
Z6 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Z 6 II |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1999.95 |
Street Price: |
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$1,746.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-01-15 |
2020-11-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.8 oz
(476 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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24.9 oz
(705 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
2.9 x
1.7 in.
(115 x
73 x
42 mm)
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5.3 x
4.0 x
2.7 in.
(134 x
101 x
70 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 |
24.5 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.29 microns |
5.94 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.0x |
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 |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
55 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.4 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.2 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
573 |
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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) |
6048 x 4024
(24.3 MP,
3:2), 4528 x 3016
(13.7 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 4016 x 4016
(16.1 MP,
1:1), 3008 x 3008
(9.0 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1), 6048 x 3400
(20.6 MP,
16:9), 4528 x 2544
(11.5 MP,
16:9), 3024 x 1696
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 4128 x 2320
(9.6 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 3936 x 2624
(10.3 MP,
3:2), 2944 x 1968
(5.8 MP,
3:2), 1968 x 1312
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.31), NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.0 |
14.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Nikon Z |
Lens: |
M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens |
Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
70mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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24 -
70mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
2.92x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
f/4 - f/22; 7-blade rounded diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
72.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
1.5x (DX), 5:4, 1:1, 16:9 crop modes |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
Hybrid phase-detection/contrast AF; 273 (single-point AF); Pinpoint, single-point and dynamic-area AF (pinpoint and dynamic-area AF available in photo mode only); wide-area AF (S); wide-area AF (L); auto-area AF; Autofocus (AF): Single-servo AF (AF-S); continuous-servo AF (AF-C); full-time AF (AF-F; available only in movie mode); predictive focus tracking; Manual focus (M): Electronic rangefinder can be used; Touch AF and Touch Shutter supported. |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
No |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional EVF |
EVF: 1.27-cm/0.5-in., approx. 3690k-dot (Quad VGA) OLED with color balance and auto and 11-level manual brightness controls, 100% coverage, 0.8x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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3,686,400 dots (1,228,800 pixels)
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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2,100,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
24.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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51200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
Auto, 100 - 51,200 in 1/3, 1/2 or 1EV steps, plus down to 50 in Lo-1 and up to 204,800 in Hi-2 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
Auto (3), Natural Light Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual (6), Color Temperature (2,500K-10,000K); Fine-tuning available. |
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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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
Matrix, Center-weighted (weight of 75% given to 12-mm circle in center of frame; weighting can be based on average of entire frame), Spot (4mm circle or about 1.5% frame, centered on selected focus point), Highlight-weighted |
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) |
3 User Settings (U1, U2, U3); HDR, Multiple Exposure (Add, average, lighten, darken) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
7.0 m /
23.0 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens aperture |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
ISO-type hotshoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
XQD / SD / SDHC / SDXC / CFexpress |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW (.ORF) |
NEF (RAW): 12 or 14 bit, lossless compressed, compressed, or uncompressed; large, medium, and small available (medium and small images are recorded at a bit depth of 12 bits using lossless compression); TIFF |
Movie File Format: |
AVI (Motion JPEG) |
MOV/MP4 (H.265/MPEG-4 AVC, Linear PCM/AAC audio) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 3.0 Super Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Cable Release |
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Accessory Port II, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI (Type C), Cable Release |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type C (SuperSpeed USB), 10-pin Expansion Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack (3.5mm, plug-in power provided), Stereo Audio Out (3.5mm) |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.03 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
1.01 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.0 |
14.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
14 |
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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): |
0.43 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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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): |
0.248 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.62 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.068 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
11-area full AF lag: 0.461 |
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Startup Time: |
1.3 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
2.7 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
280 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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85 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-5 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
EN-EL15c/EN-EL15b/EN-EL15a/EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL15c 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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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, MacOS |
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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. |
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