Olympus PEN E-PL2

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Model Name:	Olympus PEN E-PL2
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General
Model Number:	E-PL2
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$599.99
Street Price:	$374.33
Date Available:	2011-01-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	16.8 oz (476 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Weight Includes Kit Lens?	Yes
Size:	4.5 x 2.9 x 1.7 in. (115 x 73 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Total Megapixels:	13.1
Effective Megapixels:	12.3
Sensor Format:	Four Thirds
Sensor Size (dia.):	0.85"
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor-shift Stabilized:	Yes
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4032 x 3042 (12.3 MP, Other), 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)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF)
Video Capture
Movie Mode:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
Movie File Format:	AVI (Motion JPEG)
Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds mount
Kit Lens:	M.Zuiko MSC Digital ED m14-42mm f3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Optical Image Stablization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Filter Thread:	0mm
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	11-point contrast detection w/ tracking
Face Detection:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Manual Focus:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder:	Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Type:	Optional EVF
Display
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,000 dots
OLED Screen:
Touchscreen:
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto (200 - 6400), 200 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB
Shutter Speed Range:	60 - 1/4000
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	22 Scene Modes; 6 Art Filters (can be combined)
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse:
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	7 m / 23 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exp Compensation:	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Ext Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
File System:	FAT32
DCF Compliant:	Yes
Connectivity
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI
Built-In Wi-fi:	No
Computer/Printer:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Cable Release
Other Connection:	Accessory Port II, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI (Type C), Cable Release
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-5
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	280
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.

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