Olympus E-PL1 vs Other PEN SLDs
The table below compares the Olympus E-PL1 with the E-P1 and E-P2. A red cell means that a given camera performs below the other two, a green cell means that it performs better than the other two, and a yellow cell means it falls between the other two. In cases where two cameras share a superior capability, both cells will be colored green.
| E-PL1 vs E-P1 and E-PL2 | ||||
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Manufacturer
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Olympus |
Olympus
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Olympus
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Model
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E-PL1 | E-P1 | E-P2 | |
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Imaging
System |
Sensor Manufacturer
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Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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Sensor Type
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Live MOS | Live MOS | Live MOS | |
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Color Filter Array
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RGB | RGB | RGB | |
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Total Megapixels
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13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | |
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Effective Megapixels
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12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | |
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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18.0 x 13.5 | 18.0 x 13.5 | 18.0 x 13.5 | |
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Pixel Pitch (m)
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Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | |
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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2.0x | 2.0x | 2.0x | |
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Image Processor
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TruePic V | TruePic V | TruePic V | |
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Viewfinder
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Type
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External shoe-mounted electronic viewfinder | None | External shoe-mounted electronic viewfinder |
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Resolution
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1.44 million dots | N/A | 1.44 million dots | |
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Coverage
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100% | N/A | 100% | |
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
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1.15x | N/A | 1.15x | |
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Eyepoint (mm)
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18 | N/A | 18 | |
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-3.0 to +1.0
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N/A | -3.0 to +1.0 | |
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Brightness control
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15 levels | N/A | 15 levels | |
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Color temperature control
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15 levels | N/A | 15 levels | |
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Recording
System |
Recording Media / Slot Type
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Secure Digital, SDHC supported |
Secure Digital, SDHC supported |
Secure Digital, SDHC supported |
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Compatible File System
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FAT 16 / FAT 32
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FAT 16 / FAT 32 | FAT 16 / FAT 32 | |
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Recording Formats
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RAW, JPEG | RAW, JPEG | RAW, JPEG | |
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A/D conversion
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12-bit | 12-bit | 12-bit | |
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Maximum Resolution
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4,032 x 3,024 | 4,032 x 3,024 | 4,032 x 3,024 | |
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Reduced Resolutions
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4,032 x 2,688 4,032 x 2,272 3,024 x 3,024 3,200 x 2,400 3,216 x 2,144 3,200 x 1,800 2,400 x 2,400 2,560 x 1,920 2,544 x 1,696 2,560 x 1,440 1,920 x 1,920 1,600 x 1,200 1,584 x 1,056 1,536 x 864 1,216 x 1,216 1,280 x 960 1,296 x 864 1,280 x 720 960 x 960 1,024 x 768 1,008 x 672 1,024 x 576 768 x 768 640 x 480 624 x 416 640 x 360 480 x 480 |
4,032 x 2,688 4,032 x 2,272 3,024 x 3,024 3,200 x 2,400 3,216 x 2,144 3,200 x 1,800 2,400 x 2,400 2,560 x 1,920 2,544 x 1,696 2,560 x 1,440 1,920 x 1,920 1,600 x 1,200 1,584 x 1,056 1,536 x 864 1,216 x 1,216 1,280 x 960 1,296 x 864 1,280 x 720 960 x 960 1,024 x 768 1,008 x 672 1,024 x 576 768 x 768 640 x 480 624 x 416 640 x 360 480 x 480 |
4,032 x 2,688 4,032 x 2,272 3,024 x 3,024 3,200 x 2,400 3,216 x 2,144 3,200 x 1,800 2,400 x 2,400 2,560 x 1,920 2,544 x 1,696 2,560 x 1,440 1,920 x 1,920 1,600 x 1,200 1,584 x 1,056 1,536 x 864 1,216 x 1,216 1,280 x 960 1,296 x 864 1,280 x 720 960 x 960 1,024 x 768 1,008 x 672 1,024 x 576 768 x 768 640 x 480 624 x 416 640 x 360 480 x 480 |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression | Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression | |
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Processing Parameters,
Color Space & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space
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Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
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Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Gradation, Picture Styles) with number of Increments |
5 levels for contrast, saturation, and sharpness, three settings for gradation (plus auto). 6 Picture styles (i-Enhance [High, Medium or Low effect], Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monochrome), plus 1 user defined |
5 levels for contrast, saturation,
and sharpness, three settings for gradation (plus auto). 5 Picture styles (Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monochrome), plus 1 user defined |
5 levels for contrast, saturation,
and sharpness, three settings for gradation (plus auto). 6 Picture styles (i-Enhance [High, Medium or Low effect], Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monochrome), plus 1 user defined |
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WB settings
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Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature setting | |
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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2,000 ~ 14,000K | 2,000 ~ 14,000K | 2,000 ~ 14,000K | |
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WB Adjustment Range
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Amber-Blue correction, in +/-7 steps; Magenta-Green correction, in +/-7 steps; Set on graph on LCD monitor, Both types of correction can be combined |
Amber-Blue correction, in +/-7 steps; Green-Magenta correction, in +/-7 steps; Set on graph on LCD monitor, Both types of correction can be combined |
Amber-Blue correction, in +/-7 steps; Magenta-Green correction, in +/-7 steps; Set on graph on LCD monitor, Both types of correction can be combined |
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WB Bracketing
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3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps of both Amber-Blue and Green-Magenta correction | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps of both Amber-Blue and Green-Magenta correction | 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps of both Amber-Blue and Green-Magenta correction | |
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Shadow Adjustment
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Yes (when Gradation set to Auto) | Yes (when Gradation set to Auto) | Yes (when Gradation set to Auto) | |
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Shading Compensation
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Yes (On / Off) | Yes (On / Off) | Yes (On / Off) | |
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Adjustable High ISO NR (levels)
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Yes (3 plus off) | Yes (3 plus off) | Yes (3 plus off) | |
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Long Exposure NR
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Yes (On, Off, Auto) | Yes (On, Off, Auto) | Yes (On, Off, Auto) | |
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Autofocus
System |
Type
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Contrast detection using image sensor | Contrast detection using image sensor | Contrast detection using image sensor |
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# of Focusing Points
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11 points | 11 points | 11 points | |
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AF Modes
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Single, Continuous, Manual, Single + manual, Continuous + tracking | Single, Continuous, Manual, Single + manual | Single, Continuous, Manual, Single + manual, Continuous + tracking | |
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Face Detection
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Manual Focus Assist
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Optional, 7x zoom at selected focus point when focus ring turned in MF or S-AF + MF modes. | Optional, 7x zoom at center frame when focus ring turned in MF or S-AF + MF modes. | Optional, 7x zoom at selected focus point when focus ring turned in MF or S-AF + MF modes. | |
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Exposure
Control |
Shooting Modes
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7 - Auto, Program AE (Program Shift supported), Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual (Bulb supported), Scene Select AE, Art Filter | 7 - Auto, Program AE (Program Shift supported), Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual (Bulb supported), Scene Select AE, Art Filter | 7 - Auto, Program AE (Program Shift supported), Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority, Manual (Bulb supported), Scene Select AE, Art Filter |
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Scene Modes
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20 - Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow | 13 - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature, Documents, Panorama, Beach & Snow | 20 - Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow | |
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Art Filters
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6 - Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia | 6 - Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole | 8- Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale&Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process | |
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Metering Zones
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324 | 324 | 324 | |
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Metering Modes
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Digital ESP multi-pattern, center weighted average, 1% spot, highlight control spot, shadow control spot |
Digital ESP multi-pattern, center weighted
average, 1% spot, highlight control spot, shadow control spot |
Digital ESP multi-pattern, center weighted
average, 1% spot, highlight control spot, shadow control spot |
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Metering System Working Range
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EV 0 ~ 18 | EV 0 ~ 18 | EV 0 ~ 18 | |
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ISO Range / Extended
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100 ~ 3,200 | 100 ~ 6,400 | 100 ~ 6,400 | |
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Exposure Compensation
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3 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments | 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments | 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV increments | |
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV steps | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV steps | 3 frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 or 1 EV steps | |
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Shutter Speeds,
Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type
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Computerized focal-plane shutter | Computerized focal-plane shutter | Computerized focal-plane shutter |
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Shutter Speed Range
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1/2,000 ~ 60 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb (30 minutes max.) | 1/4,000 ~ 60 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb (30 minutes max.) | 1/4,000 ~ 60 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb (30 minutes max.) | |
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth (manufacturer spec w/ Toshiba 4GB Class 6 SDHC)
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3 fps 18 large/fine JPEG or 10 RAW frames |
3 fps 12 large/normal JPEG or 10 RAW frames |
3 fps 12 large/normal JPEG or 10 RAW frames |
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Shutter lag, multi-area full AF at telephoto (sec.)
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0.938 | 1.190 | 0.929 | |
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Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
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0.070 | 0.072 | 0.072 | |
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Flash
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Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
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Yes 7 meters / 23 feet |
No
N/A |
No
N/A |
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Flash X-Sync Speed. (sec.)
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1/30 ~ 1/160 | 1/30 ~ 1/180 | 1/30 ~ 1/180 | |
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Built-in Wireless Flash Control
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No | No | No | |
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Hot Shoe
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Yes, intelligent | Yes, intelligent | Yes, intelligent | |
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PC Sync Terminal
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No | No | No | |
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Playback
System |
LCD Size / Resolution
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2.7 in. LCD / 230,000 dots | 3.0 in. LCD / 230,000 dots | 3.0 in. LCD / 230,000 dots |
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Field of View
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100% | 100% | 100% | |
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
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1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes | 1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes | 1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes | |
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
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15 steps | 15 steps | 15 steps | |
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LCD Monitor Hue Adjustment Range
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15 steps | 15 steps Amber-Blue, 15 steps Green-Magenta | 15 steps | |
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Other Features
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Accessory Port (for electronic viewfinder or microphone
adapter)
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Yes | No | Yes |
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Movie Mode
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Yes, AVI Motion JPEG
HD (1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps) SD (640 x 480 pixels, 30fps), up to 2GB per clip |
Yes, AVI Motion JPEG
HD (1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps) SD (640 x 480 pixels, 30fps), up to 2GB per clip |
Yes, AVI Motion JPEG
HD (1280 x 720 pixels, 30fps) SD (640 x 480 pixels, 30fps), up to 2GB per clip |
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Microphone
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Internal monaural, optional external stereo w/ accessory port adapter | Internal stereo | Internal stereo, optional external stereo w/ accessory port adapter | |
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Computer Connection
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USB 2.0 High-Speed | USB 2.0 High-Speed | USB 2.0 High-Speed | |
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Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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HD Video Out
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Yes, mini HDMI | Yes, mini HDMI | Yes, mini HDMI | |
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Menu Languages
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34 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Czech, Greek, Danish, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Korean, Indonesian, Bahasa Malay, Thai, Japanese ) | 3 (English, Japanese, plus one additional language from either French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Czech, Greek, Danish, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Korean, Indonesian, Bahasa Malay, or Thai) | 34 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Czech, Greek, Danish, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Bulgarian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Korean, Indonesian, Bahasa Malay, Thai, Japanese ) | |
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Camera Default Reset
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Remote Control
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No | RM-UC1 remote cable (optional) | RM-UC1 remote cable (optional) | |
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HDMI Consumer Electronics Control (with compatible TVs)
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Yes (optional) | No | Yes (optional) | |
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Ultrasonic sensor dust-removal function
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Yes
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Yes |
Yes
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Electronic Level
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No
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Yes,
Pitch and Roll |
Yes,
Pitch and Roll |
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Anti-Shake
(sensor shift) |
Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Body Structure
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Body Cover/Chassis
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Polycarbonate |
Aluminum top / bottom panels, stainless steel back and sides |
Aluminum top / bottom panels, stainless steel back and sides |
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Weather Resistant
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No | No | No | |
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Control Dials
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0 | 2 | 2 | |
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Power System
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Battery Compatibility
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BLS-1 lithium ion rechargeable | BLS-1 lithium ion rechargeable | BLS-1 lithium ion rechargeable |
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CIPA Rated Shooting Capacity at 23C/73F
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290 | 300 | 300 | |
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Dimensions & Weight
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Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
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115 x 72 x 42
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121 x 70 x 36 | 121 x 70 x 35 |
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Weight (body only)
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296g / 10.4 oz.
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335 g / 11.8 oz. | 335 g / 11.8 oz. | |
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Operational
Environment |
Operating Temperature Range
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0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F
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0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F | 0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
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Operating Humidity Range
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30 - 90% | 30 - 90% | 30 - 90% | |
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M.S.R.P.
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M.S.R.P. / Kit Bundle
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US$599.99 w/ 14.42mm lens |
US$799.99 w/ 14.42mm lens |
US$1.099.99 w/ 14.42mm lens and VF-2 electronic viewfinder |
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