- APS-C 370.5mm2
- 16.2 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 70.00mm (35mm eq.)
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | E-5 | X Vario |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1699.99 | $2850.00 |
Street Price: | $2,950.00 | |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | 2013-06-11 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
31.5 oz
(892 g)
includes batteries |
22.4 oz
(636 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.6 x
4.6 x
2.9 in. (143 x 117 x 75 mm) |
5.2 x
2.9 x
3.7 in. (133 x 73 x 95 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 16.2 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 370.52mm2 (23.60mm x 15.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 4.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | 78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.6 | 23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.5 | 12.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 519 | 1,320 |
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), 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) |
4944 x 3274
(16.2 MP,
Other), 4928 x 3274 (16.1 MP, Other), 4288 x 2856 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 2160 (7.1 MP, Other), 2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other), 1632 x 1080 (1.8 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | JPEG, .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Four Thirds | n/a |
Lens: | n/a | Leica Vario-Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 ASPH; 9 elements in 8 groups including 2 aspherical lenses |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 70mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 46mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 2.55x | |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/6.4 (T) - f/16 in 1/3EV steps | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection | Contrast Detection: 1-point, 11-point, spot, face detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | Optional EVF 2 Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.15x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12500 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB (4 settings), Underwater | Auto, daylight, cloud, halogen lighting, shade, electronic flash, 2 manual settings, manual color temperature setting; fine adjustment option for all settings |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode) | Multi-field, center-weighted, spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Underwater program AE | Automatic bracketing: Three pictures in graduations up to 3 EV, adjustable in 1/3 EV increments |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | 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 (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off. | Auto, auto/Red-Eye, forced on, forced on/Red eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red eye, Studio |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 5.0 |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | ISO 100: 1.5m / 4 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC sync socket | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | .DNG RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 with stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | RM-1 IR or RM-CB1 Cable | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (type-C) Output, DC Input, Cable Remote | HMDI, Electronic Viewfinder Socket |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.13 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 1.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 4.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | |
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): | 0.30 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.143 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.43 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.040 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.317s | |
Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.8 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 870 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLM-5 | Proprietary 3.7v 1600mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 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 software CD-ROM | Adobe Photoshop Lightroom (free download after registration) |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output, Dual CF/SD card support (including SDXC), AF fine tuning. | Fixed 28-70mm eq. f/3.5-6.4 lens, 16-megapixel APS-C sensor, up to 1080p30 videos, magnesium and aluminum body with soft leather trim. Available in black or silver. |