• 4/3 224.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
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  • 0.98 inch 285.7mm2
  • 4.7 megapixels
  • 28.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
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General
Model Number: E-P1 DP1s
Alternate Model Number(s):    
Camera Format: Compact System Camera Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $799.99  
Street Price:   $299.99
Date Available: 2009-07-15 2009-10-31
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 11.8 oz (335 g) 8.8 oz (250 g)
Size: 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in.
(121 x 70 x 35 mm) 		4.5 x 2.3 x 2.0 in.
(113 x 60 x 50 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: Live MOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Panasonic Foveon X3
Effective Megapixels: 12.3 4.7
Sensor Format: 4/3 0.98 inch
Sensor size: 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) 285.66mm2 (20.70mm x 13.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 4.29 microns 7.84 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 2.0x n/a
Aspect Ratio: 4:3 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG Full Color
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed  
Self-Cleaning: Yes No
Sensor shift image stabilization: Yes No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 55  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 21.4  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 10.4  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 536  
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) 		2640 x 1760 (4.6 MP, 3:2),
2640 x 1485 (3.9 MP, 16:9),
1872 x 1248 (2.3 MP, 3:2),
1312 x 880 (1.2 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) JPEG (EXIF 2.21), 12-bit RAW (.X3F)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.1 n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 		320x240 (30)
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) AVI
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out: No No
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Micro Four Thirds n/a
Lens: Olympus 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Sigma Lens (6 Elements in 5 Groups)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 28 - 84mm 28mm
Focal Length (actual): 14 - 42mm 16.6mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x Non-Zoom
Aperture Range: f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 f/4.0 - 11
Integrated ND Filter: No No
Normal Focus Range: 25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity 		50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:   30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread: 40.5mm n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No No
Digital Zoom: No Yes
Digital Zoom Values: n/a 3.0x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 11-point contrast detection 9-point contrast detection
Auto Focus Assist Light? No No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: LCD No / LCD
Viewfinder Type:   Optional add-on type.
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):    
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):    
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: No No
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 2.5
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: 10.0x  
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):   800
Minimum ISO (native):   100
ISO Settings: Auto, 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) Auto (100 - 200), Flash (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 60 sec 1/2000 - 15 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes No
Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) Evaluative, center-weighted average, spot
Program Auto Exposure: Yes Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: 19 Scene Mode, 6 Art Filters  
Self Timer: 2 or 12 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No 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 Anti red-eye, Auto, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a 6.0
Flash Range Description: n/a ISO 200: 30cm to 2.1m
Max Flash Sync: 1/180  
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps  
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe Hot Shoe (X Sync. Contact)
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: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.ORF) 12-bit RAW (.X3F)
Movie File Format: AVI (Motion JPEG) AVI
Included Memory: No memory included 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 Yes
Remote Control: No
Remote Control Type:    
Connections (extended): Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI Audio out (monaural)
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 1.93  
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 1.93  
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): 13  
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): 1.19 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.98 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.274 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.072 seconds  
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 2.5 seconds  
Play -> Record Time: 1.5 seconds  
Flash cycle time, full power:    
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): 300 shots 250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):    
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary BLS-1 Proprietary BP-31
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary BP-31 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 SIGMA Photo Pro
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: First Micro Fourth Thirds camera with built-in Image Stabilization. HD movie mode. Optional optical viewfinder mounts in hot shoe. E-P1 Body Estimated Street Price: $749.99 E-P1 Body with ED 14-42mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $799.99 E-P1 Body with ED 17mm f2.8 with optical viewfinder Estimated Street Price: $899.99 Optional accessories include: Optical View Finder VF-11, Hood Adapter HA-11, SAC-3 AC Adapter, Electronic Flash EF-140 DG