- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 20.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 1020 | M1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Other | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $299.99 | $349.99 |
| Street Price: | $199.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2013-07-26 | 2016-12-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | No | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.6 oz
(158 g)
includes batteries |
9.9 oz
(280 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
2.8 x
5.1 x
0.4 in. (71 x 130 x 10 mm) |
4.5 x
2.5 x
1.3 in. (114 x 64 x 34 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | BSI | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 41.0 | 20.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.5 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.34 microns | |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 41 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.2 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 135 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
7712 x 5360
(41.3 MP,
Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9) |
5184 x 3888 (20.2 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (DNG) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 5.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x960 (30p) |
3840x2160 (30p)
2048x1536 (30p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p/24p) 640x480 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | MP4/H.264 | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC |
| Composite Video Out: | No | |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Tessar; 6 lenses (5 plastic molded high performance plastic, one high precision glass element) | XIAOYI 12-40mm F3.5-5.6 |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27mm | 24 - 80mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 40mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 3.33x |
| Aperture Range: | Fixed at f/2.2 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Stills: up to 3x high-resolution zoom; Video: up to 6x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection with Face Detect | Contrast Detection: 81 points; AF: Single AF (S-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Touch Screen Focus & Shoot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / OLED | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| 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): | 4.5 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) | |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-3200 | Auto, 100 - 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Daylight | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Center-weighted average | Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Automatic, Night Portrait, Sports, Night, Close-up, Backlight | Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene Portrait, Candle,Sunset, Fireworks, Beach & Snow), Super Professional guide, HDR |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 20 seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Off, Automatic, On; via Xexon flash tube | Auto, On, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Up to 4m | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/125 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | microSD / microSDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (DNG) | |
| Movie File Format: | MP4/H.264 | Video: MPEG-4/H.264, Audio: AAC |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | Yes | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro USB connector and charging, 3.5mm audio connector | Micro HDMI (Type-D), USB 2.0 |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| 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 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
| 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): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | ||
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 380 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Internal | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | BV-5XW 3.8v, 2000mAh lithium-ion battery | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | Internal 3.8v, 2000mAh lithium-ion battery | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ||
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Windows Phone 8, 4.5 AMOLED Touchscreen Display, 41MP PureView camera, Carl Zeiss Tessar lens with Optical Image Stabilization, Xenon Flash, Snapdragon s4 1.5GHz Dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB Flash, GSM, LTE, WCDMA, Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0, Magnetometer, A-GPS, A-GLONASS, Barometer. Available in Yellow, White or Black. | Available in Ice Silver and Storm Black. |
