- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 24.3 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 819,200
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-PL3 | KP |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $699.99 | $1099.50 |
Street Price: | $998.99 | |
Date Available: | 2011-09-15 | 2017-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
15.1 oz
(428 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
24.7 oz
(699 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (110 x 64 x 37 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in. (132 x 101 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 24.3 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 3.91 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 52 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 499 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 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) |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.3 | 7.1 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i (20Mbps/17Mbps))
1280x720 (60p (17Mbps/13Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens | n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected | SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.63x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots (153,000 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 819200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/24000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes) | TTL open-aperture with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D, Underwater wide, Underwater macro; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone) | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | 24.0 megapixels |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
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 flash control supported. | P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) | GN=6m (ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
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 (.ORF) | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
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 | Yes |
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 RM-UC1 wired remote | Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): | Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C) | USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.57 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.56 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.3 | 7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 35 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 7.1 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 8 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.24 seconds | 0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.284 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.113 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | 0.40 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.073 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | 0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.9 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 390 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5 | Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM | Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5.5fps, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters. External FL-LM1 flash bundled. Available in Black, White, Silver and Red. | Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market. |