E-PL1 - Specifications
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Type
  Body materialAluminium / Plastic
  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
  Displayed informationFace / Eye detection mode, Focus mode, AF frame display, AF confirmation mark, Shooting information
  AF typeContrast detection system
  100% field of view100 %
  Magnification levels7 / 10 x
  Display modesGrid, Histogram
  Effect previewExposure compensation, White Balance, Gradation (SAT), Perfect Shot Preview
Image Stabiliser
  TypeSensor shift
  ModesTwo-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation
  Effective Compensation RangeUp to 3 EV steps
  Shutter speed range2 - 1/2000 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
225 points / Manual selection in Magnified View Mode
  AF lockYes
  ModesManual focus, Single AF, Continuous AF, Single AF + MF, AF Tracking
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, e-Portrait, Sunset
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 Art
  Soft Focus
  Grainy Film
  Pin Hole
  Diorama
  Gentle Sepia
Sensitivity
  AutoISO 200 - 3200 (customisable, default ISO 200 - 1600)
  ManualISO 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
  Shutter typeComputerised focal-plane shutter
  Self timer12 s / 2 s
Shutter Speeds
  Shutter speed range1/2000 - 60 s
  Bulb modeUp to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
  Shutter speed P, Ps1/2000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed A priority1/2000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed S priority1/2000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed scene mode1/2000 - 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, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
  Picture modei-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone
  Gradation4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Internal Flash
  Guide number7 (ISO 100)
  Typebuilt-in
  X-sync speed1/160 s / 1/2000 s (Super FP Mode)
  ModesFP TTL Auto, FP Manual, TTL-Auto, AUTO, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off
External Flash Control
  X-sync speed1/160 s / 1/2000 s (Super FP Mode)
  TypeTTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
  ModesAuto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction
  Intensity+/- 3 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps )
Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.
Wireless Flash Control
  Number of channels4 channels
  Compatible external flashFL-50R, FL-36R
  Control methodTriggered and controlled by built-in flash light
  ModesAuto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto, TTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode)
  Group setting3 groups
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.
Monitor
  Monitor typeHyperCrystal LCD
  Monitor size6.9 cm / 2.7 ''
  Resolution230000 dots
  Brightness adjustment+/- 7 levels
  Colour balanceA-B: +/-7 levels, G-M: +/-7 levels
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 compensation indicatior, ISO, Colour space, Gradation, Colour saturation compensation value, Contrast compensation value, Sharpness compensation value, White balance, White balance compensation value, Noise reduction, Flash mode, Drive mode, Record mode, Memory card, Internal temperature warning, Histogram, Flash compensation value
Recording Formats
  RAW12 bit
  RAW & JPEGYes parallel recording
  JPEGYes
  Aspect ratio4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6
Image Size
  RAW4032 x 3042 compressed / 14 MB / frame
4032 x 3042 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 5.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3042 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
  EXIF2.2
  PIMIII
  DPOFYes
  DCFYes
Movie Recording System
  Recording formatAVI Motion JPEG®
  Image Stabilisation ModeYes Digital Image Stabilisation
  HD Movie qualityHD 1280 x 720 (16:9)
  Movie qualitySD 640 x 480 (4:3)
  Frame rate30 fps
  Max. file size2 GB
  Max. recording time14 min (SD) / 7 min (HD)
  Compression ratio1/12 (HD), 1/8 (SD)
  SensitivityISO 200 - 1600
Sound Recording System
  Internal microphoneMono
  External microphoneOptional
  Recording formatStereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz, Wave Format Base
  Image footage30 s
View Images
  ModesIndex, Calendar, Zoom, Slide show, Movie
  IndexYes 4, 9, 16, 25, 49, 100 frames
  ZoomYes 2-14 x
  Auto rotationYes
  Histogram in playback modeYes
  Shooting informationOff / On
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
  Erase modesSingle, All, Selected
  Image protect modeSingle frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
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)
Interface
  MediaSD Memory Card(SDHC compatible) Class 6 (4GB) is recommended
  HDMI™Yes Mini connector (type C) *
  USB 2.0 High SpeedYes
  Combined V & USB outputYes NTSC or PAL selectable
* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Power Supply
  BatteryBLS-1 Li-Ion battery (included) Lithium-Ion Battery
  Sleep mode1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
  Live View shootingApprox. 290 images (100% with Live View) (with 50% flash light)
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)114.6 x 72.2 x 41.5 mm (without protrusions)
  Weight344 g (including battery and memory card)
296 g (body only)
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