E-5 - Specifications
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Type
  Body materialMagnesium alloy body
  Lens mountFour Thirds mount
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
Viewfinder
  Viewfinder typeEye-level Pentaprism type optical viewfinder
  Field of viewApprox. 100 %
  MagnificationApprox. 1.15 x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre
  Depth of field previewYes Preview button
  Eye point20 mm
  Diopter adjustmentYes -3.0 - +1.0 diopter / built-in type
  Focusing screenInterchangeable type
  MirrorQuick return mirror
  Eye piece shutterbuilt-in type
Live View
  Displayed informationFocus mode, AF frame display, AF confirmation mark, Shooting information
  100% field of view100 %
  Magnification levels5 / 7 / 10 x
Image Stabiliser
  TypeSensor shift
  ModesTwo-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation
  Effective Compensation RangeUp to 5 EV steps
  Shutter speed range2 - 1/8000 s
Focusing System
  MethodTTL phase difference detection system
  Focus areas11 points / fully biaxial, automatic and manual selection
  AF illuminatorYes , Built-in flash (external flash available)
  AF lockYes , Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
  AF trackingYes , Available in continuous AF mode
  Detection range-2 - 19 EV (ISO 100)
  ModesManual focus, Single AF, Single AF + MF, Continuous AF, Continuous AF + MF
Exposure System
  Exposure compensation+/- 5 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps
  Exposure bracketing2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )
  ISO bracketing3 frames / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
  ModesProgramme automatic, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual
Multi-Exposure
  Auto gain controlYes
  Frame assistanceLive View
  Max. number of frames4 frames (shooting)
4 frames (editing)
Light Metering
  MethodTTL open aperture light metering
  Zones49 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
  Detection range1 - 20 EV (50mm, 1:2, ISO 100)
  ModesESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering, Highlight, Shadow
Art Filters
  Dramatic Tone
  Grainy Film
  Pin Hole
  Pop Art
  Soft Focus
  Pale & Light Colour
  Light Tone
  Gentle Sepia
  Diorama
  Cross Process
Sensitivity
  AutoISO 200 - 6400
  ManualISO 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
  Shutter typeComputerised focal-plane shutter
  Shutter releaseSoft Touch Electromagnetic
  Self timer12 s / 2 s
  Anti ShockYes release delay: 1/8 - 30 s
Shutter Speeds
  Shutter speed range1/8000 - 60 s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
  Bulb modeUp to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
  Shutter speed P, Ps1/8000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed A priority1/8000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed S priority1/8000 - 60 s
  Shutter speed scene mode1/8000 - 60 s
White Balance
  AUTO WB systemHybrid detection system with High-speed Live MOS sensor and dedicated external sensor
  Selectable steps in Kelvin7 steps (3000 - 7500 K)
  White balance adjustment+/- 7 in each R-B / G-M axis (in Auto WB and preset WB mode)
  Custom WB1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
  One-touch white balance1 custom settings can be registered
  White balance bracketing3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
  Preset valuesOvercast, Shade, Tungsten, Sunlight, Flourescent 1, Flourescent 2, Flourescent 3
Sequence Shooting
  Speed (L)1 - 4 fps
  Speed (H)5 fps
  JPEG ModeUp to the card capacity with SanDisk Extreme Pro 16GB
  RAW Mode16 frames
Image Processing
  Colour spacesRGB / AdobeRGB
  EngineTruePic V+
  Sharpness + Contrast5 levels
  Saturation5 levels
  Contrast5 levels
  Black & White filterYellow, Orange, Red, Green
  Black & White toningYellow, Orange, Red, Green in Black & White and Sepia mode.
  Picture modeVivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Custom (default setting: Natural)
  Gradation4 levels
Internal Flash
  Guide number13 (ISO 100)
  Flash compensation+/- 3 EV / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
  ModesAUTO, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, Slow synchronisation 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off
  Bracketing3 frames / 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps
External Flash Control
  X-sync speed1/250 s / 1/8000 s
  TypeTTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
  ModesAuto, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation with red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash
  Intensity+/- 3 EV / 1, 1/2, 1/3 EV steps
Wireless Flash Control
  Compatible external flashFL-50R, FL-36R
  Control methodTriggered and controlled by built-in flash light
  ModesTTL Auto (TTL pre-flash mode), Auto, Manual, FP TTL Auto, FP Manual
  Number of channels4 channels
  Group setting3 groups
Monitor
  Monitor size7.6 cm / 3.0 ''
  Resolution920000 dots
  BrightCaptureYes
  Brightness adjustment15 levels
Level Gauge
  Detection2-axis
  DisplayRear LCD monitor, viewfinder, control panel
Top Display
  Displayed informationActivated AF points, BKT notification, B/W mode notification, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicatior, Exposure mode, Flash mode, Focus mode, ISO, Metering mode, Number of storable frames, Record mode, White balance, White balance compensation value, Back light timer
Super Control Panel
  Displayed informationMetering mode, Exposure mode, Aperture value, Shutter speed, Exposure level view, Flash compensation value, Exposure compensation indicatior, AE bracketing, ISO, Colour space, Picture mode, Gradation, Colour saturation compensation value, Sharpness compensation value, Contrast compensation value, White balance, White balance compensation value, Noise reduction, AEL notification, Flash mode, Focus mode, AF frame, Drive mode, Record mode, Number of storable frames, Memory card, Battery indicator
Super Control Panel (Flash)
  Displayed informationAF illuminator disactivated notification, AEL notification, Aperture value, Bracketing, Built-in flash intensity, Colour space, Exposure compensation indicatior, Exposure mode, Flash compensation value, Group settings, Noise reduction, Shutter speed, Wireless channel setting
Recording Formats
  RAW12 bit
  RAW & JPEGYes parallel recording
  JPEGYes
  JPEG compression1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SHQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 HQ 1/2.7, 1/4, 1/8, 1/12 SQ
Image Size
  RAW4032 x 3024 compressed / 14 MB / frame
  Large4032 x 3024 Super Fine / 8.2 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 5.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 2.7 MB / frame
4032 x 3024 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.8 MB / frame
  Middle3200 x 2400 Super Fine / 5.4 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 3.4 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.7 MB / frame
3200 x 2400 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 1.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Super Fine / 3.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 2.2 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 1.1 MB / frame
2560 x 1920 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.8 MB / frame
  Small1600 x 1200 Super Fine / 1.3 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.9 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.5 MB / frame
1600 x 1200 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.4 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Super Fine / 0.9 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.6 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.3 MB / frame
1280 x 960 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.3 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Super Fine / 0.3 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.4 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.2 MB / frame
1024 x 768 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Super Fine / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Fine (compression: 1/4) / 0.2 MB / frame
640 x 480 Normal (compression: 1/8) / 0.1 MB / frame
640 x 480 Basic (compression: 1/12) / 0.1 MB / frame
Still Image Recording
  EXIFYes
  PIMYes
  DPOFYes
  DCFYes
Movie Recording System
  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)
Sound Recording System
  Sound recordingYes , format: Stereo PCM/16bit, 44.1kHz, WAV
  Internal microphoneMono
  SpeakerYes
  External microphoneOptional
View Images
  IndexYes 4, 9, 16, 25 frames
  CalendarYes
  ZoomYes 2 - 14 x
  Slide showYes
  Auto rotationYes
  Light boxYes
  Histogram in playback modeYes
  Shooting informationOff / On Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
  Erase modesSingle, All, Selected
  Image protect modeSingle, Selected
  Copy modeSingle, All, Selected
Image Editing
  RAW data editYes
  Red-eye reductionYes
  SepiaYes
  Black & WhiteYes
  ResizeYes
  Correction of saturationYes
  Shadow AdjustmentYes
  Aspect ratioYes
Menu
  Menu languages in cameraEnglish, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian
  Menu languages by downloadAdditional one language from 15 further languages by download via the internet.
Customisation Options
  Fn ButtonOff, one-touch WB, test picture, preview, Live View, AF home setting, MF, record format, exposure mode, My Mode, underwater modes
  Custom preset options2
  My Mode4 settings storable
Interface
  MediaCF/SD Dual-Slot, CompactFlash Type I/II (UDMA), SD Memory Card(SDHC/SDXC compatible) Class 6 or higher is recommended for Movie shooting
  USB 2.0 High SpeedYes
  Video outYes NTSC or PAL selectable
  InfraredYes
  DC inputYes
  Synchro socketYes
  HDMI™Yes Mini connector (type C)
Power Supply
  BatteryBLM-5 Li-Ion battery (included)
  Sleep mode1, 3, 5, 10 min. and off selectable.
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)142.5 x 116.5 x 74.5 mm (without protrusions)
  Weight892 g (including battery and memory card)
800 g (body only)
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