The Olympus E-PL1 is a clean, traditional looking camera, with minimal controls. The Olympus PEN E-PL1’s body is majorly constructed of polycarbonate plastic, with metal used only for the lens mount, str
ap lugs and tripod socket. The camera is power-packed with 12-megapixel LiveMOS sensor and the same TruePic V image processor, a combo we found quite compelling on the previous models.
The Olympus E-PL1 is the first consumer model in their rapidly expanding Micro Four Thirds digital camera line. Over the ages Olympus has come up with a line up of some sensational and exclusive cameras.
Lets look at the detailed specifications, facts and features of this gadget:
| General | |
|---|---|
| Model Number: | E-PL1 |
| Camera Format: | SLD |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $599.95 |
| Street Price: | $573.28 |
| Date Available: | 2010-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 17.0 oz (482 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 4.5 x 2.8 x 1.6 in. (115 x 72 x 42 mm) |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | N-MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Total Megapixels: | 13.1 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | Four Thirds |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 0.85″ |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | Yes |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4032 x 3042 (12.3 MP, Other), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280×720, 640×480 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 30, 30 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Kit Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f3.5-5.6 L ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 – 84 mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) – f/22 |
| Normal Focus Range: | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a |
| Filter Thread: | 41mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point contrast detection w/ tracking |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | No |
| Electronic Viewfinder Type: | Optional external shoe-mount electronic viewfinder (VF-2) |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 2.7 |
| LCD Resolution (pixels): | 230,000 |
| Articulating LCD: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x |
| Exposure | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (200 – 3200), 100 – 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 60 – 1/2000 |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
| Program AE: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 19 Scene Mode, 8 Art Filters |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse: | |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | TTL-Auto, Auto, Manual, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 7 m / 23 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Ext Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Other Connection: | Accessory port, Multi Connector (USB/AV), Mini HDMI |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 290 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Cost reduced E-P2 with built-in flash. Available in Champagne Gold, Black and Slate Blue. |
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