Links
| Model Name | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus Type | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 290 shots |
|---|---|
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary BLS-1 |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | n/a |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread | 40.5mm |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | No |
| Digital Zoom | No |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| DxO Sensor Score | 54 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits) | 21.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs) | 10.1 |
| Sensor Type | Live MOS |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso) | 487 |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format | 4/3 |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | Yes |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW (.ORF) |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
Image Capture
| Image Resolution | 4032 x 3042 (12.3 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 3.0 |
General
| Size | 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | E-PL1 |
| Camera Format | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $599.95 |
| Street Price | $391.65 |
| Date Available | 2010-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) |
| Focus Peaking | No |
| EVF Resolution | n/a |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters |
| Self Timer | 2 or 12 seconds |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| ISO Settings | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (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 | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes |
Video Capture
| HD Video Out | No |
|---|---|
| HD Video Connection | HDMI |
| Can take movies | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Movie File Format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description | Depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/160 |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Flash cycle time, full power | 4.2 seconds |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 15 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.95 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele) | 0.89 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.202 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 1.60 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash) | 1.13 seconds |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame) | 1.60 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.070 seconds |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames) | Unlimited |
| Shutter Lag (notes) | Full AF with other M.Zuiko lenses: 17mm f/2.8 = 0.858s 9-18mm f/4-5.6 @ 18mm = 0.546s |
| Startup Time | 2.2 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| Play -> Record Time | 1.1 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows, MacOS |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 2.7 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating Screen | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No |
| Selfie Screen | No |
| Max Playback Zoom | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display | No |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | No |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
| NFC | No |
Miscellaneous
| Notes & Features | Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue. |
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Basic
| Sensor size | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
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| Weight | 17.0 oz (482 g) includes batteries, kit lens |