E-P1 - Specifications
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Type
  Body materialMetal
  Lens mountMicro Four Thirds
Image Sensor
  Type4/3 '' Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor
  Effective pixels12.3 Megapixels
  Filter arrayPrimary colour filter (RGB)
  Aspect ratio & area4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0 mm
  Full resolution13.1 Megapixels
Engine
  TypeTruePic V
Filter
  Dust reduction filterSupersonic Wave Filter
  IR cut filterHybrid type
  LPF filterFixed type
Live View
  Information100% field of view, exposure adjustment preview, white balance adjustment preview, gradation setting preview (SAT), face detection preview, perfect shot preview, gridline displayable, 7x/10x magnification possible, MF/S-AF, AF frame display, AF point display, shooting information, histogram
  AF typeContrast detection system
Image Stabiliser
  TypeSensor shift
  ModesTwo-dimensional or one-dimensional activation
  Effective Compensation RangeUp to 4 EV steps
  Shutter speed range2 - 1/4000 s (not available when Bulb is selected)
Focusing System
  MethodContrast Detection AF system (when non high-speed contrast AF compatible lens is used, it works as MF assist)
  Focus areas11 points / Automatic and manual selection
25 points / Auto selection with Face Detection ON
225 points / Manual selection in Magnified View Mode
  AF lockYes
  Manual focusYes , Available by rotating focus ring, available for setting manual focus operation in AF mode (customised)
  Single AFYes
  Single AF + MFYes
  Continuous AFYes
Exposure System
  ModesProgramme automatic, i-Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene Modes
  Exposure compensation+/- 3 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
  Exposure bracketing3 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
  ISO bracketing3 frames ( 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
Scene Modes
  Number of scene modes19
  ModesPortrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sports, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Children, High key, Low key, Digital Image Stabilisation, Nature Macro, Candle, Documents, Panorama, Beach and Snow, Fireworks, Sunset, e-portrait
Multi-Exposure
  Max. number of frames2 frames (shooting)
3 frames (editing)
  Auto gain controlYes
  Frame assistanceLive View
Light Metering
  MethodTTL open aperture light metering
  Zones324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
  Detection range0 - 18 EV (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100) Digital ESP, centre-weighted average metering, spot metering
  ModesESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering, Highlight, Shadow
Art Filters
  Pop ArtEmphasizes colors and creates bright, vibrant images with a pop-art tone
  Soft FocusGives images a light, ethereal look and evokes a dreamy, mystical mood
  Pale & Light ColourUtilizes muted colour tonalities to create a mood of reflection and nostalgia
  Light ToneSubdues highlights and shadows to reflect the ambience of a perfectly illuminated scene
  Grainy FilmRecreates the rich, grainy look and tonality of black & white photography, imparting a dramatic feel to images
  Pin HoleReproduces the peripheral vignetting and unique colour tone of photos taken with a pin hole camera
Sensitivity
  AutoISO 200 - 6400 (customisable, default ISO 200 - 1600)
  ManualISO 100 - 6400
Shutter
  Shutter typeComputerised focal-plane shutter
  Self timer12 s / 2 s
Shutter Speeds
  Shutter speed range1/4000 - 60 s
  Bulb mode1/4000 - 60 s Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
  Shutter speed P, Ps1/4000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed A priority1/4000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed S priority1/4000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed scene mode1/4000 - 60 s
White Balance
  AUTO WB systemAdvanced detection system with Live MOS sensor
  Manual White balance (One-Touch)Yes
  White balance bracketing3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
  One-touch white balance1 custom settings can be registered
  White balance adjustment+/- 7 in each A-B / G-M axis (in Auto WB, preset WB mode & one-touch WB)
  Custom WB1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
  Preset valuesTungsten, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade
Sequence Shooting
  Speed (H)Approx. 3 fps
  RAW Mode10 frames
  JPEG ModeDepends on compression ratio or number of pixels (Large normal mode: approx. 12 with Toshiba Super High Speed type "Class 6" 4GB)
Image Processing
  Colour spacesRGB / AdobeRGB
  Sharpness + Contrast5 levels
  Saturation5 levels
  Black & White filterYellow, Orange, Red, Green
  Black & White toningSepia, Blue, Red, Green
  Picture modeVivid, Natural, Muted, Black & White.
  Gradation4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
External Flash Control
  X-sync speed1/180 s / 1/4000 s (Super FP Mode)
  TypeTTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
  Synchronisation modesAuto, red-eye reduction,slow synchro, 2nd curtain slow synchro, fill-in for exclusive flash
  Intensity+/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.
LCD
  LCD typeHyperCrystal LCD
  Monitor size7.6 cm / 3.0 ''
  Resolution230000 dots
  Brightness adjustment+/- 7 levels
  Colour balanceA-B: +/-7 levels, G-M: +/-7 levels
Level Gauge
  Detection2-axis
  DisplayRear LCD monitor
Super Control Panel
  Displayed informationAperture value, Shutter speed, AE bracketing, AF frame, Focus mode, AEL notification, Battery indicator, Face detection, Number of storable frames, Metering mode, Exposure mode, Exposure level view, Flash compensation value, Exposure compensation indication, ISO, Colour space, Gradation, Colour saturation compensation value, Sharpness compensation value, Contrast compensation value, White balance, White balance compensation value, Noise reduction, Flash mode, Drive mode, Record mode, Memory card, Internal temperature warning, Histogram
View Images
  IndexYes 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames
  CalendarYes
  ZoomYes
  Slide showYes
  RotationYes
  Light boxYes
  Histogram in playback modeYes
  Shooting information
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
  Erase modesSingle, All, Selected
  Image protect modeSingle frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Recording Formats
  RAW12 bit
  RAW & JPEGYes Parallel recording
  JPEGYes
Image Size
  Aspect ratio4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6
  RAW4032 x 3024 compressed / 14 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 5.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.7 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Normal (compression: 1/8) 1.1 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) 0.3 MB / frame
Still Image Recording
  EXIFyes
  PIMyes
  DPOFYes
  DCFYes
Voice Appendage
  Recording formatStereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz, Wave Format Base
  Recording length30 s
Movie Recording System
  Recording formatAVI Motion JPEG®
  Movie modeHD 1280 x 720 (16:9)
SD 640 x 480 (4:3)
  Frame rate30 fps
  Compression ratio1/12
  Max. file size2 GB
  Max. recording time14 min (SD)
7 min (HD)
  Sound recordingYes , format: Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz, WAV
  SensitivityISO 160 - 1600
  Image Stabilisation ModeElectronical image shifting (Digital IS)
Image Editing
  RAW data editYes
  Red-eye reductionYes
  SepiaYes
  Black & WhiteYes
  ResizeYes
  Correction of saturationYes
  Shadow AdjustmentYes
  TrimmingYes
  e-portraitYes
Menu
  Menu languages in camera34 languages / 27 European languages (e.g. English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish)
Customisation Options
  Fn ButtonYes
  Custom preset options
  My Mode2 settings storable
Power Supply
  BatteryBLS-1 Li-Ion battery (included)
  Sleep mode1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
  Live View shooting300 images (100% with Live View) with BLS-1 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard
Environment
  Temperature0 - 40 °C operating temperature / -20 - 60 °C storage temperature
  Humidity30 - 90 % operation humidity / 10 - 90 % storage humidity
Size
  Dimensions (W x H x D)120.5 x 70 x 35 mm (without protrusions)
  Weight335 g (body only)
Interface
  MediaSD Memory Card(SDHC compatible) Class 6 (4GB) is recommended
  HDMI™Yes
  USB 2.0 High SpeedYes
  Combined V & USB outputYes NTSC or PAL selectable
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