- 1/2.4 inch 27.1mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-TX1 | E-PL3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $379.99 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $302.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-09-01 | 2011-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.0 oz
(142 g)
includes batteries |
15.1 oz
(428 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.7 x
2.3 x
0.6 in. (94 x 58 x 17 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (110 x 64 x 37 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.4 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.62 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 52 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 499 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i (20Mbps/17Mbps))
1280x720 (60p (17Mbps/13Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 4 aspheric, 1 prism | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 140mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.2 - 24.7mm | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 4.00x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.6 (tele) - ?? | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x | 2x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF | Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe | |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots (153,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, Two Push Set, Underwater1/2 | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1250 - 2 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Porttait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait , Close Focus | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D, Underwater wide, Underwater macro; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone) |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off. Wireless flash control supported. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: Approx.0.08- Approx.3.0m (0.26 | Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | 11.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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 | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional RM-UC1 wired remote | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector | Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.37 | 0.57 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.56 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 8 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 9 |
| 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): | 0.54 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.63 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.113 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.75 seconds | 0.43 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | 0.073 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.1 seconds | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BD1 | Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5 |
| Usable Battery Types: | InfoLithium rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable | Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver | OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2, Mac OSX v(10.3-10.5) | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor, SteadyShot optical image stabilization, 3" touch screen LCD, Sweep Panorama mode, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Face and Motion Detection, HD movie (720p), High speed shoot. Available in silver, gray, pink, and blue. | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5.5fps, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters. External FL-LM1 flash bundled. Available in Black, White, Silver and Red. |
