• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 190.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
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General
Model Number: TL9 E-P2
Alternate Model Number(s): NV9  
Camera Format: Ultra Compact Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $279.95 $1099.99
Street Price:    
Date Available: 2008-09-15 2009-12-31
Tripod Mount: No Yes
Weight: 4.9 oz (139 g) 19.0 oz (539 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 3.7 x 2.4 x 0.7 in.
(95 x 60 x 19 mm)
4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in.
(121 x 70 x 35 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CCD Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:   Panasonic
Effective Megapixels: 10.2 12.3
Sensor Format: 1/2.33 inch 4/3
Sensor size: 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 1.68 microns 4.29 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: n/a 2.0x
Aspect Ratio: 4:3, 16:9 4:3
Color Filter Type:   RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:   Fixed
Self-Cleaning: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   21.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   10.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   505
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3),
3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2),
3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9),
3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3),
2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3),
2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
4032 x 3042 (12.3 MP, 4:3),
2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3),
1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF)
Continuous-mode frames/second: n/a 3.1
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 640x480 (30/​15)
320x240 (30/​15)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
Movie File Format: AVI (MJPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: n/a Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: n/a
HD Video Out: No
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: n/a Micro Four Thirds
Lens: n/a Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 38 - 190mm 28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual): 6.8 - 34mm 14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio: 5.00x 3.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.7 (W) to f/4.9 (T) f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range: 3 - 8 cm
1.2 - 3.1 in
 
Filter Thread: n/a 40.5mm
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: Yes No
Digital Zoom Values: Up to 5x n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: Contrast Detect 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: No Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   External shoe-mount electronic viewfinder
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a  
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.7 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 11.4x 10.0x
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):    
Minimum ISO (native):    
ISO Settings: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 Auto (200 - 6400), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Measure : SH Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range: 1/1500 - 16 sec 1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode: No Yes
Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Face Detect AE 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: No Yes
Shutter Priority: No Yes
Full Manual Exposure: No Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: 13 scene modes 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters
Self Timer:   2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: n/a Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a n/a
Flash Range Description: n/a n/a
Max Flash Sync:   1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:   +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: n/a Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No No
RAW Capture Support: No Yes
Uncompressed Format:   RAW (.ORF)
Movie File Format: AVI (MJPEG) AVI (Motion JPEG)
Included Memory: 10.0 MB No memory included
Included Memory Type: Internal  
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 Full (LOW) 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
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):   2.00
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):   2.00
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):   3.1
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):   14
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):   0.96 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):   0.91 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus):   0.180 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused):   0.072 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time:   2.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time:   1.2 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary SLB-10A Proprietary BLS-1
Usable Battery Types: Rechargeable Lithium ion battery Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary SLB-10A Rechargeable Lithium ion 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 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
OS Compatibility:   Windows, MacOS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: - Multimedia Capability - MP3/PMP with SRS Sound Effect - DCM Support (Digital Contents Management) - Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital) - Face Detection AF & AE - Smile Shot, Blink Detection - Recycle Bin