Olympus E500 feature comparison

EOS 300D Digital Rebel

EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT

Effective Sensor Size (mm)

Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)

Eye-level Porro Mirror system

Eye-level pentamirror

Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)

Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks)

Fixed, all-matte screen

Fixed, precision matte screen

B-type BriteView clear matte Mark V, with superimposed focus brackets.

Viewfinder
Info Display

AF information (AF frame, focus confirmation), aperture value, shutter speed, exposure compensation amount, flash indicator, AE lock, white balance, metering mode, battery check, exposure mode, number of "storable sequential pictures" (not seen on prototype)

AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure level), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock), shots remaining, CF card information

AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure level, AEB in progress, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), maximum burst, CF card information

AF information (AF points, focus confirmtation, AF area mode, AE/AF lock indicator), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE/AF lock indicator, exposure level, flash exposure, exposure compensation indicator, pre-set white balance recording indicator), flash-ready indicator, shots remaining, battery level, PC mode indicator

Depth of Field Preview

Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type

Type I or II CF card / Microdrive

Compatible File System

RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF

Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)

3,200 x 2,400; 2,560 x 1,920; 1,600 x 1,200; 1,280 x 960; 1,024 x 768; 640 x 480

2048 x 1360; 1356 x 1024

2496 x 1664; 1728 x 1152

2256 x 1496; 1504 x 1000

RAW + JPEG Recording

Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression

Yes, Middle Fine JPEG only, embedded in RAW

Yes, basic JPEG only

User-Selectable Color Space

Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB

Yes
sRGB (two variants) + Adobe RGB

Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments

5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment

5
(Same as 10D, but new is default sets: one mimics 10D settings and one boosts contrast, saturation, and sharpening for snappier prints. This is the factory default setting)

5
(Same as original Digital Rebel, but with the addition of a Black and White mode that includes tone and contrast adjustments.)

6 options each for sharpness and contrast, 3 options for saturation. 7-step hue adjustment. Digital vari-programs preset various processing parameters as well, and color space III boosts saturation somewhat, particularly in greens.

14 (Auto, Custom, plus 12 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.)

6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)

Manual Color Temperature Setting Range

2,000 ~ 10,000K (16 settings, varying increments)

(No Kelvin option, but very broad Preset WB range)

±7 steps in 1-step increments, unknown step size

±3 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step

±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step

TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)

TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module

# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)

7 points (1 cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 4 vertical-type)

EV 0.5 ~ 18 (ISO 100)

EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100)

With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled.

Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) Note: Only available when flash is enabled.

Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)

Bright incandescent lamp, (Range approx. 3.0 m, 9.8 ft, depending on lens.) Not dependent on flash setting.

9 - Program, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landcape, Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, plus:

14 Scene modes (Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Portrait, High Key, Macro, Documents, Museum, Sport, Beach & Snow, and Candle)

12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, ETTL autoflash

11 - Program, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Portrait, Landcape, Close up, Sports, Child, Night Portrait.

Digital ESP (evaluative), center-weighted, spot

Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average (set automatically in manual mode), 9% partial

Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average, 9% partial

1) 3D color matrix metering with 420-segment RGB sensor. (2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame. (3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about one percent of frame) centered on active focus area.

Metering System Working Range

1) Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20
2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100)

1) EV 0 ~ 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering)
(ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)

ISO Range / Extended

Exposure Compensation

+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments

+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments

+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments

+/- 5EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments

Automatic Exposure Bracketing

3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps

+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments

+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments

3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps

Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled

Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled

Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter

1/4000 ~ 30 sec., 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step selectable, bulb

1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/3EV increments) and bulb

1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb

1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth

(Not tested yet)
(Prototype sample)

Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.

Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)

Yes (11 meters / 36 feet)

Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)

Flash Exposure Compensation

+/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps

+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments

-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps

LCD Size / Pixel Count

1.8 in LCD / 134,000 pixels

1.8 in. LCD / 118,000 pixels

1.8 in. LCD / 115,000 pixels

2.0 in LCD / 130,000 pixels

Enlarged Playback / Scroll

1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes

1.1 - 4x in 10 steps / Yes

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range

Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots

Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v1.1 max speed)

Yes, PTP-compliant, USB v 1.1

Yes, USB 2.0, PTP-compliant

Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v2.0 speed)

Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)

4 (English, German, Spanish, French). Add additional languages through Web

12 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.)

15 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Korean,and Japanese.)

13 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Swedish)

Camera Default Reset

Custom Functions (Quantity / Settings)

Optional, Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1

Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1

Info LCD Panel / Illumination

Yes / Yes (dedicated button)

Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function

Body Cover / Chassis

Largely Plastic, aluminum frame

Largely plastic, aluminum frame

Battery Compatibility

Main: BP-511 / BP-512
Backup: CR2016

Main: NB-2LH
Backup: CR2016

EN-EL3,
EN-EL3a
(Ships with EN-EL3a, 1500 mAh vs 1400 mAh for EN-EL3)
CR2 pack is an added-cost accessory

Rated Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F

100% AE: 600
50% Flash: 400

Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)

Operating Temperature Range

Operating Humidity Range

Focal length/aperture

14 – 45mm
f3.5 – f5.6

Lens Mount / Compatibility

Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens

EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses

DX Nikkor: All functions supported;
Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported;
Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposure modes;
Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;
AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus;
Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
IX Nikkor Lenses cannot be used.

SLR Camera Comparison
Manufacturer		Olympus	Olympus	Canon	Canon	Konica Minolta	Nikon
Model		EVOLT E-300	EVOLT E-500	EOS 300D Digital Rebel	EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT	Maxxum 5D	D50
Imaging System	Sensor Manufacturer	Kodak	Kodak	Canon	Canon	Sony	Sony
	Sensor Type	CCD	CCD	CMOS	CMOS	CCD	CCD
	Color Filter Array	RGB	RGB	RGB	RGB	RGB	RGB
	Total Megapixels	8.9	8.9	6.5	8.2	6.3	6.24
	Effective Megapixels	8.15	8.15	6.3	8.0	6.1	6.1
	Effective Sensor Size (mm)	17.3 x 13.0	17.3 x 13.0	22.7 x 15.1	22.2 x 14.8	23.7 x 15.6	23.7 x 15.6
	Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)	2.0x	2.0x	1.6x	1.6x	1.5x	1.5x
	Image Processor	TruePic TURBO	TruePic TURBO	SLR-DIGIC	DIGIC II	CxProcess III	Not stated
Viewfinder	Type	Eye-level Porro Mirror system	Eye level Dach Penta Mirror	Eye-level pentamirror	Eye-level pentamirror	Eye-level pentaprism	Eye-level pentamirror
	Coverage	94%	95%	95%	95%	95%	95%
	Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)	1.0x	0.9x	0.8x	0.8x	0.83x	0.75x
	Eyepoint (mm)	20	10	21	21	20	18
	Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)	-3.0 to +1.0	-3.0 to +1.0	-3.0 to +1.0	-3.0 to +1.0	-2.5 to +1.0	-1.6 to +0.5
	Focusing Screen	Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks)	Fixed	Fixed, all-matte screen	Fixed, precision matte screen	Spherical Acute Matte	B-type BriteView clear matte Mark V, with superimposed focus brackets.
	Viewfinder Info Display	AF information (AF frame, focus confirmation), aperture value, shutter speed, exposure compensation amount, flash indicator, AE lock, white balance, metering mode, battery check, exposure mode, number of "storable sequential pictures" (not seen on prototype)	AF frame, Shutter speed, Aperture value, AF confirmation mark, Flash, White balance, AE lock, Number of storable still pictures, Exposure compensation value indication, Metering mode, Battery check, Exposure mode, Record mode	AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure level), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock), shots remaining, CF card information	AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure level, AEB in progress, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), maximum burst, CF card information	Wide focus frame, spot AF area, local focus areas, spot metering area, active focus point, flash compensation indicator, flash signal, high-speed sync indicator, wireless / remote flash indicator, AE lock indicator, focus signal, shutter-speed display, aperture display, EV scale, frames-remaining counter, camera-shake warning, anti-shake scale	AF information (AF points, focus confirmtation, AF area mode, AE/AF lock indicator), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE/AF lock indicator, exposure level, flash exposure, exposure compensation indicator, pre-set white balance recording indicator), flash-ready indicator, shots remaining, battery level, PC mode indicator
	Depth of Field Preview	Enabled with depth-of-field preview button	Enabled with depth-of-field preview button	Enabled with depth-of-field preview button	Enabled with depth-of-field preview button	Enabled with depth-of-field preview button	Not available
Recording System	Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type	Type I or II CF card / Microdrive	Type I or II CF card / Microdrive, xd-Picture Card	Type I or II CF card / Microdrive	Type I or II CF card / Microdrive	Type I or II CF card / Microdrive	Secure Digital card
	Compatible File System	FAT 16 / FAT 32	FAT 16 / FAT 32	FAT 16 / FAT 32	FAT 16 / FAT 32	FAT 16 / FAT 32	FAT 16 / FAT 32
	Recording Formats	RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF	RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF	RAW (CRW), JPEG	RAW (CR2), JPEG	RAW (MRW), JPEG	RAW (NEF), JPEG
	Maximum Resolution	3,264 x 2,448	3,264 x 2,448	3072 x 2048	3456 x 2304	3008 x 2000	3008 x 2000
	Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)	3,200 x 2,400; 2,560 x 1,920; 1,600 x 1,200; 1,280 x 960; 1,024 x 768; 640 x 480	3,200 x 2,400; 2,560 x 1,920; 1,600 x 1,200; 1,280 x 960; 1,024 x 768; 640 x 480	2048 x 1360; 1356 x 1024	2496 x 1664; 1728 x 1152	2256 x 1496; 1504 x 1000	2256 x 1496; 1504 x 1000
	RAW + JPEG Recording	Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression	RAW + JPEG	Yes, Middle Fine JPEG only, embedded in RAW	Yes, any resolution	Yes, selectable JPEG resolution (fine compression only)	Yes, basic JPEG only
Color Space & White Balance	User-Selectable Color Space	Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB	Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB	Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB	Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB	Yes sRGB (eight variants) + Adobe RGB (two variants)	Yes sRGB (two variants) + Adobe RGB
	Processing Parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments	5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment	5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment	5 (Same as 10D, but new is default sets: one mimics 10D settings and one boosts contrast, saturation, and sharpening for snappier prints. This is the factory default setting)	5 (Same as original Digital Rebel, but with the addition of a Black and White mode that includes tone and contrast adjustments.)	8	6 options each for sharpness and contrast, 3 options for saturation. 7-step hue adjustment. Digital vari-programs preset various processing parameters as well, and color space III boosts saturation somewhat, particularly in greens.
	Preset WB settings	14 (Auto, Custom, plus 12 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.)	9 (Auto, Custom, plus 7 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.)	6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)	6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)	6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash)	6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)
	Manual Color Temperature Setting Range	2,000 ~ 10,000K (16 settings, varying increments)	3,000 - 7,000K	None	None	2500 ~ 9900K in 100K increments	(No Kelvin option, but very broad Preset WB range)
	WB Adjustment Range	±7 steps in 1-step increments, unknown step size	±7 steps in 1-step increments, 2 mireds per step	±3 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step	±9 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step	±3 steps in 1-step increments Arbitrary step size (approx. 10 mireds per step in most modes)	Not available
Autofocus System	Type	TTL phase detection	TTL phase detection	TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)	TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection)	TTL phase detection with CCD line sensors	TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module
	# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)	3 points	3 points	7 points (1 cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 4 vertical-type)	7 points (1 cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 4 vertical-type)	9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor	5 points
	Superimposed Focus Point Display	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	AF Working Range	EV 0 ~ 19	EV 0 ~ 19 (ISO 100)	EV 0.5 ~ 18 (ISO 100)	EV 0.5 ~ 18	EV-1 ~ EV18 (ISO 100)	EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100)
	AF-assist Beam	With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled.	With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled.	Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) Note: Only available when flash is enabled.	Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)	Yes, stroboscopic flash	Bright incandescent lamp, (Range approx. 3.0 m, 9.8 ft, depending on lens.) Not dependent on flash setting.
Exposure Control	Shooting Modes	9 - Program, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landcape, Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, plus: 14 Scene modes (Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Portrait, High Key, Macro, Documents, Museum, Sport, Beach & Snow, and Candle)	7 - Auto, Program, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, Manual, Scene Program, Scene Select. 15 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night Scene + Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Macro, Sports, High-Key, Low-Key, Documents, Beach & Snow, Candle, and Children)	12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, ETTL autoflash	12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, ETTL autoflash	8 - Full Auto, Program, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual, Portrait, Sports Action, Landscape, Sunset, Night Portrait	11 - Program, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Portrait, Landcape, Close up, Sports, Child, Night Portrait.
	Metering Zones	Not stated	49	35	35	14	420
	Metering Modes	Digital ESP (evaluative), center-weighted, spot	Digital ESP (evaluative), center-weighted, 2% spot, highlight spot, shadow spot	Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average (set automatically in manual mode), 9% partial	Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average, 9% partial	14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering, Center-weighted, Spot	1) 3D color matrix metering with 420-segment RGB sensor. (2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% (8mm dia. circle) in center of frame, or weighting based on average of entire frame. (3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about one percent of frame) centered on active focus area.
	Metering System Working Range	1) Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20 2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100)	1) Digital ESP / Center Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20 2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100)	EV 1 ~ 20	EV 1 ~ 20	1) EV 1 ~ 20 (14-segment honeycomb-pattern or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 4 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens)	1) EV 0 ~ 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)
	ISO Range / Extended	100 ~ 400 / 1600	100 ~ 400 / 1600	100 ~ 1600 / --	100 ~ 1600 / --	100 ~ 3200	200 ~ 1600 / --
	Exposure Compensation	+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments	+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments	+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments	+/- 5EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments
	Automatic Exposure Bracketing	3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps	3 or 5 shots in +/- 1, 2/3, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments	+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments	3 shots, 1/3, or 2/3EV increments	3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps
Shutter Speeds, Frame Rate, Shutter Lag	Shutter Type	Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled	Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled	Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled	Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled	Mechanical	Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter
	Shutter Speed Range	1/4000 ~ 30 sec., 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step selectable, bulb	1/4000 ~ 60 sec., bulb	1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/3EV increments) and bulb	1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb	1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3EV, bulb	1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb
	Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth	2.58 fps / 4 frames	2.5 fps / 4 RAW frames (manufacturer spec)	2.5 fps / 4 frames	3 fps / 14 frames	3fps / 5 RAW frames	(Not tested yet) (Prototype sample)
Flash	Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.	Unknown	Unknown	Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)	Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)	Yes (12 meters / 39 feet)	Yes (11 meters / 36 feet)
	Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)	1/180	1/180 (FP mode to 1/4000)	1/200	1/200	1/160 (anti-shake off) / 1/125 (anti-shake on)	1/500 (!)
	Flash Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps	+/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps	No	+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments	+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments	-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps
	Slow-sync flash	1st or 2nd curtain	1st or 2nd curtain	1st curtain only	1st or 2nd curtain	1st or 2nd curtain	1st or 2nd curtain
	PC Sync Terminal	Hot shoe only	Hot shoe only	Hot shoe only	Hot shoe only	Hot shoe only	Hot shoe only
Playback System	LCD Size / Pixel Count	1.8 in LCD / 134,000 pixels	2.5 in LCD / 215,250 pixels	1.8 in. LCD / 118,000 pixels	1.8 in. LCD / 115,000 pixels	2.5 in LCD / 115,000 pixels	2.0 in LCD / 130,000 pixels
	Enlarged Playback / Scroll	2, 3, 4, 10x / Yes	2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 14x / Yes	1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes	1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes	4.7x max / Yes	1.1 - 4x in 10 steps / Yes
	LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range	7 steps	+ / - 7 steps	5 steps	5 steps	11 steps	5 steps
	Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Computer Connection	Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v1.1 max speed)	Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v1.1 max speed)	Yes, PTP-compliant, USB v 1.1	Yes, USB 2.0, PTP-compliant	Yes, USB 1.1 (PTP compliant)	Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v2.0 speed)
	Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Menu Languages	4 (English, German, Spanish, French). Add additional languages through Web	7 (English, German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean)	12 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.)	15 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Korean,and Japanese.)	11 (Japanese, English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean)	13 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Swedish)
	Camera Default Reset	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
	Custom Functions (Quantity / Settings)	No	No	No	Yes (9 / 24)	Yes (12 / 26)	Yes (6 / 20)
	Remote Control	Optional IR	Optional RM-1	Optional, Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1	Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1	Optional, compatible with RC-1000S or RC-1000L	Optional IR
	Info LCD Panel / Illumination	No / n/a	No / n/a	Yes / Yes (dedicated button)	Yes / Yes (dedicated button)	No / N/A	Yes / Yes (dedicated button)
	Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function	Yes	Yes	No	No	No	No
Body Structure	Body Cover / Chassis	Plastic/Metal Alloy	Plastic	Largely Plastic, aluminum frame	Largely plastic, aluminum frame	Glass Fiber Plastic	Largely Plastic
Power System	Battery Compatibility	BLM-1	BLM-1	Main: BP-511 / BP-512 Backup: CR2016	Main: NB-2LH Backup: CR2016	NP-400	EN-EL3, EN-EL3a (Ships with EN-EL3a, 1500 mAh vs 1400 mAh for EN-EL3) CR2 pack is an added-cost accessory
Power System	Rated Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F	Unknown	Unknown	100% AE: 600 50% Flash: 400	100% AE: 600 50% Flash: 400	CIPA standard: 550; Konica Minolta standard: 700
Dimensions & Weight	Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)	146 x 85 x 64	129 x 94.5 x 66	142 x 99 x 72.9	126.5 x 94 x 64	130.5 x 92.5 x 66.5	133 x 102 x 76
Dimensions & Weight	Weight (body only)	580g	437g	560 g	485 g	590 g	540 g
Operational Environment	Operating Temperature Range	0 ~ 40°C	0 ~ 40°C	0 ~ 40°C	0 ~ 40°C	0 ~ 40°C	Not Stated
Operational Environment	Operating Humidity Range	30 - 90%	30 - 90%	85% max.	85% max.	Not Stated	Not Stated
Kit Lens	Focal length/aperture	14 – 45mm f3.5 – f5.6	14 – 45mm f3.5 – f5.6	-	-	18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 AF	18-55mm f/3.5-4.5G
Lens Compatibility	Lens Mount / Compatibility	Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens	Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens	EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses	EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses	A-type / All A-type lenses except MD and MC series manual focus lenses. AF Macro 3x - 1x f/1.7-2.8 lens cannot be used with Anti-Shake, nor does Anti-Shake work with any lens with a macro release.	DX Nikkor: All functions supported; Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported; Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposure modes; Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR; AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus; Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster. IX Nikkor Lenses cannot be used.