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Olympus E-M5 II
E-M5 vs E-M5 II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | E-M5 | Galaxy Camera |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1299.99 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $899.95 | $519.99 |
| Date Available: | 2012-04-15 | 2012-11-16 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | No |
| Weight: |
23.0 oz
(652 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
10.6 oz
(301 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.5 x
1.7 in. (122 x 89 x 43 mm) |
5.1 x
2.8 x
0.8 in. (129 x 71 x 19 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 16.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns | 1.34 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 71 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.8 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 826 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1984 x 1488 (3.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, MPO, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (60p/30p) 320x240 (30p) 768x512 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus M.Zuiko 12-50mm f/3.5-6.3 EZ Digital ED | Samsung Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 100mm | 23 - 483mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 12 - 50mm | 4.1 - 86.1mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.20x | 21.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/6.3 - 22 (tele) | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
35 cm to Infinity 13.8 in to Infinity |
80 cm to Infinity 31.5 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
50 cm 7.9 - 19.7 in |
10 -
80 cm 3.9 - 31.5 in |
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF / All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target | Contrast Detection: Centre AF, Multi AF, Face Detection AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / OLED | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1.44M-dot, 1.15x magnification, 18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter, eye sensor | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | 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 | 4.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 614,000 dots (205,000 px) | 2,764,800 dots (921,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 | |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB | Auto WB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent_H, Fluorescent_L, Tungsten, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 16 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control | Multi, Spot, Centre-weighted, Face Detection AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene select AE (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still), Art Filter, Underwater wide / macro | Beauty face, Best photo, Continuous shot, Best face, Landscape, Macro, Action freeze, Rich tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light trace. Expert Control (5 Mode) : P (Auto+), A (Aperture Priority), S (Speed Priority), Camcorder, M (Manual); Smart Pro: Macro, Rich Tone, Action Freeze, Waterfall Trace, Light Trace, Beautiful Sunset, Blue Sky, Natural Green, Silhouette, Vivid Fireworks; Photo Wizard: 35 photo editing tools |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10 seconds | |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1 (FULL) - 1/64） | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Bundled FL-LM2 GN = 7m/ISO 100 | Wide : 0.2m - 6.2m (ISO Auto), Tele : 0.5m - 5.1m (ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 1.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 with stereo sound), AVI (Motion JPEG) | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 8,192.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory (approx.) | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB connector, Accessory Port 2 | 4G, 3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi. Micro HDMI (Type D), Headphone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 | 2.00 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.51 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 20 | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.56 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.9 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | 20 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | 0.72 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.48 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.102 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.056 seconds | 0.093 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode lag = 0.175 second | |
| Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | 3.5 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.3 seconds | 6.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLN-1 | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1,650 mAh lithium ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLN-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x 1,650 mAh lithium ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 3" tilting OLED monitor with Touchscreen panel, Hi-res EVF, 5-axis image stabilization, 9 fps burst, Full HD video. | Uses a standard HD Super Clear Touch LCD screen, not an AMOLED like many Samsung devices. The stated resolution of 308 pixels per inch equates to a 1,280 x 720 pixel display. Has a 1.4GHz Quad-Core processor, and ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) operating system, which is optimized for user interface speed through Google's Project Butter. Includes Google Play Store, Search, Maps, Gmail, Latitude, Plus, YouTube, Talk, Places, Navigation, Downloads, Chrome browser, Play Books, and Play Movies apps. Includes GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS support. Network/Bearer and Wireless Connectivity: GSM 3G , HSPA-PLUS HSPA+21 (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100) 802.11a/b/g/n 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi Direct available GAP, SSP, HSP, A2DP, SPP, OPP, AVRCP 1.3, HID DLNA, HDMI 1.4 support KIES, KIES Air support |
