Overview
The E-PL3 inspires innovation and is perfect for
those who require a versatile, portable camera filled with advanced yet
easy-to-use creative technologies. Its high-resolution 3” articulating LCD
features a new interface that makes it easy to access the effects you want from
any angle.
The new 12.3 megapixel Live MOS sensor is optimized to
maximize the performance of all m.Zuiko digital lenses in any shooting
condition. Improvements to the sensitivity and read-out speed of the existing sensor
makes ISO 12,800 shooting and Full HD movie recording possible.
The
new TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the
Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction
(especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color
gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between
shots.
Nail
the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The new face
detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus
automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be
adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection
function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects
when shooting several people at once.
The
new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus
at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread
over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate
focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3
groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active
subjects.
With the E-PL3 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing
you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is
moving.
Key Features
EXPANDABLE
SYSTEM
A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and strobes
are compatible with the E-PL3 to support all different types of photography
needs.
FAST
SHUTTER RESPONSE
Never miss a shot again with the E-PL3’s fast shutter
response time of less than 60 milliseconds. The TruePic VI feature allows for
reduced shot-to-shot time by shortening the black-out time between shots.
ACCESSORY PORT
The E-PL3 incorporates a port for connecting accessories
including flashes, PENPAL®, MAL-1 Macro Light, EMA-1 Microphone adapter and the
VF-2 viewfinder.
PROFESSIONAL
AUDIO SOUND CAPTURE
Take videos that are able to capture uncompressed CD-quality
16bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital audio.
EASY
PHOTO & VIDEO PLAYBACK ON YOUR HDTV
The E-PL3 makes sharing your content easier than ever. Using
the HDMI output, just connect the E-PL3 to your HDTV with an HDMI cable (not
included) and navigate the camera's menus from the comfort of your couch. This
is perfect for sharing your pictures and movies with an audience.
MULTIPLE
EXPOSURE SHOOTING
The Multiple Exposure function enables you to be creative
right in the camera. Multiple images can be captured and combined to create one
unique image. The creative possibilities are endless!
ADDITIONAL
ASPECT RATIOS
The E-PL3 lets you select one of five Aspect Ratios (4:3 /
3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4) that frame your images to whatever proportions you'd
like, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen
monitors.
PROVEN
DUST REDUCTION SYSTEM
Olympus’ Dust Reduction System assures
spot-free images, even after changing lenses. Every time you turn on the
camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and
collecting dust so that it doesn’t interfere with the picture imaging at any
time.
EPORTRAIT
Capturing beautiful portraits is easy with the ePortrait
Mode that enables you to soften shadows and smooth your subject’s complexion
either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
ADVANCED
SHADOW ADJUSTMENT TECHNOLOGY
You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast
between dark and bright areas in your images. The E-PL3's Shadow Adjustment
Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency
either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
LIVE
VIEW MAGNIFICATION
For accurate manual focusing, MF Assist can be enabled
during S-AF + MF operation. With it you can zoom in on the central part of the
image by up to five times by turning the focus ring.
Full Specifications
Product
Type
|
Product
type
|
Interchangeable
Lens Type Live View Digital Camera
|
Memory
|
SD Memory
Card(SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie
shooting
|
Screen
size
|
17.3 mm
(H) x 13.0 mm (V)
|
Lens mount
|
Micro Four
Thirds Mount
|
Effective
Pixels number
|
Effective
Pixels number
|
12.3
million pixels
|
Image
Pickup Unit
|
Product
type
|
High speed
Live MOS Sensor
|
Total no.
of pixels
|
Approx.
13.1 million pixels
|
Aspect
ratio
|
1.33 (4:3)
|
Filter
array
|
Primary
color filter (RGB)
|
Dust
reduction
|
Supersonic
Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor)
|
Recording (Still)
|
Recording
format
|
DCF, DPOF
compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III
|
File
format
|
RAW
(12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still)
|
Recording
image size
|
[RAW] 4032
x 3024 pixels
|
|
[JPEG]
4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
|
File Size
|
RAW:
4032(H)x3024(V) (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.9MB
|
|
Set1(LF):
4032(H)x3024(V) (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.9MB
|
|
Set2(LN):
4032(H)x3024(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB
|
|
Set3(MN):
2560(H)x1920(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB
|
|
Set4(SN):
1024(H)x768(V) (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
|
Recording (Movie)
|
Recording
format
|
AVCHD
AVI Motion JPEG
|
Movie Mode
|
AVCHD
Format
- Full HD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- Full HD Normal : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- HD Fine : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording), 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9
- HD Normal : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording, 13Mbps, Aspect 16:9
Frame rate of image sensor output is 30fps
Motion-JPEG Format
- HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps (Some Art Filters are exceptional), Aspect 16:9
- SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps (Some Art Filters are exceptional), Aspect
4:3(VGA)
|
Compression
Ratio
|
Motion-JPEG
Format : 1/12(HD), 1/8(SD)
|
File Size
|
AVCHD
Format : Max 4GB
Motion-JPEG Format : Max 2GB
|
Maximum
Recording Time
|
AVCHD
Format : Max 29min (Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD
Fine : 22min)
Motion-JPEG Format : HD: 7min, SD: 14min (There are exceptions with
select Art Filters)
|
Recording (Sound)
|
Recording
format
|
AVCHD
Format : Dolby Digital
Motion-JPEG Format / Picture with Sound : Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit,
48kHz)
|
Maximum
Recording Time
|
Picture
with Sound: 30sec
Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time
|
Mic/Speaker
|
Stereo/Mono
|
Tele-converter
effect
|
|
x2
|
Live View
|
Type
|
Image
Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type
|
Field of
view
|
100%
|
Display
Mode
|
Normal
Mode
|
|
Grid Line
Mode(4 types)
|
|
Histogram
Mode
|
|
Magnified
View Mode
|
|
Comparable
View Mode
|
|
OFF Mode
|
Magnification
Ratio
|
x5, x7,
x10 (Default), x14
|
Monitor
information
|
Aperture
value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode,
Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection,
Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential
shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark,
Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area
Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP
Touch panel condition, Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition
|
Face
Detection
|
Max 8
frames of face detection can be displayed
|
AF
|
High speed
imager AF
|
Image
stabilizer
|
System
|
Built in
(Imager shift image stabilizer)
|
Mode
|
3 modes
(IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape
frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait
frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF
|
Manual
Function
|
input
focal length 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 48, 50, 55, 65, 70, 75,
80, 85, 90, 100, 105, 120, 135, 150, 180, 200, 210, 250, 300, 350, 400, 500,
600, 800, 1000
|
Shutter
speed range
|
2 - 1/4000
sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)
|
IS for
Movie
|
Shifting
electronic image (so called Digital IS, IS1 mode only)
|
Monitor
|
Product
type
|
LCD,
AR(Anti-Reflection) coating, Tilt function
|
Size
|
3.0 inches
16:9
|
Total no.
of pixels
|
Approx.
460,000 dots
|
Playback
field of view
|
100%
|
Brightness
control
|
+7 levels
and -7 levels
|
Color
temperature
|
+7 levels
and -7 levels
|
Focusing
|
AF system
|
Imager
Contrast Detection AF system
When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.
|
Focus mode
|
Single AF
(S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking
(C-AF + TR)
C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-Micro Four Thirds lenses.
This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately.
|
Advance AF
|
Available
|
Focusing
point
|
35-area
multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
|
Focusing
point selection
|
Auto from
all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35
area
Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON
Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected
|
AF
illuminator
|
Available
|
AF lock
|
Locked at
first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode
|
Focus
tracking
|
Available
|
Magnified
Spot AF
|
Available
|
Face
priority AF/Eye Detect AF
|
Available
Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority
mode / Left side eye priority mode
|
Manual
Focus Assist
|
When
rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically
|
Exposure
Control (Still)
|
Metering
system
|
TTL Image
Sensor metering system
|
|
(1) Digital
ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average
metering
|
|
(3) Spot
metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are
available)
|
Metering
range
|
EV 0 - 20
(Digital ESP metering, Center weighted average metering, Spot metering)
|
|
(At normal
temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
|
Exposure
mode
|
(1) iAuto
(2) P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority
AE
|
|
(4) S:
Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter
|
|
(8)
Underwater wide / Underwater macro (Selectable from menu as a function
on Rec/Fn button)
|
Scene
select AE
|
Portrait,
ePortrait, 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
|
ISO
sensitivity
|
AUTO: ISO
200 - 12800 (customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or
1 EV steps,
|
Exposure
compensation
|
±3 EV in
1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
|
AE lock
|
Available
(Using Rec/Fn button is available)
|
Exposure
bracketing
|
2, 3,
5frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV
steps selectable
|
Metering
standard value adjustment
|
1/6 EV
step, +/- 1EV range
|
Exposure
Control (Movie)
|
Exposure
mode
|
(1)P:
Program AE (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter speed priority AE
(4)M:Manual (5) Art Filter
|
|
* S mode
and M mode : Shutter speed is limited to less than 1/30 sec.
|
White
Balance
|
Auto WB
system
|
High speed
Live MOS sensor
|
Preset
white balance
|
7 settings
(3000K - 7500K)
Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy
(6000K), Shade (7500K) , Underwater WB
|
White
balance compensation
|
±7 steps
in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB)
|
CWB
(Kelvin setting)
|
1 setting
can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
|
One-touch
white balance
|
2 custom
settings can be registered
|
White
balance bracketing
|
3 frames
in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
|
Color Mode
|
Color
space
|
sRGB,
Adobe RGB
|
Picture
Mode
|
Mode
|
iEnhance,
Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter
|
Adjustment
parameter
|
Contrast,
Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for iEnhance, Vivid,
Natural, Portrait and Muted
|
|
Contrast
and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone.
|
|
3 effect
levels are available in i-Enhance
|
Filter
effect
|
Yellow, Orange, Red or Green
filter available for Monotone
|
Picture
tone
|
Sepia,
Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone
|
Gradation
|
4 levels
(Auto, High key, Normal,
Low key)
|
Art Filter
bracketing
|
Available
|
Noise
Filter
|
at High
ISO setting
|
OFF, LOW,
STANDARD, HIGH
|
Noise
Reduction
|
at Slow
shutter speed
|
OFF, ON,
AUTO
|
|
ON
(effective when shutter speed is slower than 1sec)
|
|
AUTO
(effective when shutter speed is slower than 4sec(at ISO 200 or higher) or
8sec (at lower than ISO200)
|
Shutter
|
Product
type
|
Computerized
focal-plane shutter
|
Shutter
speed
|
60 -
1/4000 sec.
|
|
Bulb: up
to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min)
|
|
1/3, 1/2,
or 1EV steps selectable.
|
Self-timer
|
Operation
time: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
|
Remote
cable release
|
Available
(Optional RM-UC1)
|
Wireless
remote control
|
Not
Available
|
Drive
|
Drive mode
|
Single-frame
shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer
|
Sequential
shooting speed
|
4.1 fps in
sequential shooting (5.5 fps in case of "I.S. OFF".)
|
Flash
|
Built-in
flash
|
Not
Available. External flash is bundled.
|
Guide No.
|
10(Fno/m)
at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100 but ISO100 is not available
|
Mode
|
TTL-Auto,
Manual(Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64)
|
Color
Temperature
|
5500±400°K
|
Wireless
Flash Control
|
Available(4ch,
4Groups)
Bundled flash is usable as a center flash in case of wireless flash control.
|
Compatible
external flash
|
E-System
Flash (FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R)
|
External
Flash control mode
|
TTL Auto,
Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
|
Flash mode
of External Flash
|
Auto,
Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain,
Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off.
|
Synchronization
speed
|
1/60-1/160
|
|
Super FP
1/125-1/4000 with External Flash
|
Flash
intensity control
|
Up to ±3
EV in 0.3, 0.5, 1 EV steps
|
Art Filter
|
Mode
|
Pop Art,
Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone
|
Variation
/ Effect
|
Available
|
Multi
Exposure
|
Number of
picture
|
2 frames
|
Functions
|
Auto gain,
Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture
|
Multi
Aspect
|
Aspect Ratio
|
4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/3:4
|
Process
|
RAW:
Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data, JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on
the aspect ratio
|
Level
Gauge
|
Detection
|
Not
Available
|
Color
Universal design
|
|
approved
|
Super
control panel
|
Information
(shooting)
|
Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture
value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,
|
|
Exposure
compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation
indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting,
|
|
NR
setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode,
Image size,
|
|
Drive
mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still
image number, Focusing mode,
|
|
AF frame,
Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning
|
|
Gradation,
IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio,
Super FP
|
Live
control
|
Information
(shooting)
|
Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture
value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity,
|
|
Exposure
compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation
indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting,
|
|
NR
setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size,
|
|
Drive
mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still
image number, Focusing mode,
|
|
AF frame,
Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode,
Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio
|
Live Guide
|
Setting
Menu
|
Color
saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion,
Shooting Tips
|
Playback
|
Playback
mode
|
Single-frame
|
|
Information
Display
|
|
Index
Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar)
|
|
Close-up
(2 - 14X)
|
|
Movie
(w/sound, FF/REW/Pause)
|
|
Picture
rotation (manual),
|
|
Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie,
Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)
|
|
When a
camera is connected to HDTV with HDMI cable, 2 new slideshow effect can be
selectable. (Still)
|
Information
display
|
Histogram
(independent luminance / RGB available),
|
|
Highlight
/ Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information
|
Menu
|
Languages
|
Japanese,
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional
Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish,
Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek,
Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian,
Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai
|
Reset
& custom setting
|
My mode
|
4 setting
recordable
|
Image
Editing
|
Erasing
function
|
Single
frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)
|
Protect
function
|
Single
frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All)
|
RAW
picture editing
|
RAW
development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter)
|
JPEG
editing
|
Shadow
adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cropping, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color
depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240),
ePortrait
|
Image
Overlay
|
|
Up to 3
RAW images
|
Print
|
Print
function
|
Print
reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible)
|
Input/Output
|
PC
interface
|
USB 2.0
High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available)
|
TV
interface
|
HDMI(HD/Mono
or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
|
USB/Video
connector
|
Dedicated
multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1,
USB cable is available)
|
HDMI
|
Mini HDMI
type-C(1080i/720p/576p/480p)
|
Flash
attachment
|
Hot shoe
|
DC-in
|
No
|
Accessory
attachment
|
Accessory
port (AP2) works with VF-2, SEMA-1, Macro Arm Light MAL-1 and Communication
Unit Olympus PENPAL
|
Power
Requirements
|
Battery
|
BLS-1
Li-ion battery (included)
|
Sleep mode
|
Available
(1, 3, 5 min., selectable)
|
No. of
recordable pictures
|
Approx.300
shots (CIPA test standard)
|
(with 50%
flash light)
|
(with
BLS-1 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard)
|
Power
battery holder
|
Not
Available
|
Dimensions/Weight
|
Dimensions
|
4.31 in.
(W) x 2.50 in. (H) x 1.46 in. (D) (excluding protrusions)
|
Weight
|
9.34oz
(body only), 11.04g (including Battery and
Memory card) - subject to change
|
Operating
Environment
|
Temperature
|
0 - 40?
(operation) / -20 - 60? (storage)
|
Humidity
|
30 - 90%
(operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
|
Splash
proof
|
|
No
|
Exterior
|
Material
|
Metal
|
Overview
- Lens
M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm
f3.5-5.6 II R
Boasting a brand new,
optimized overall design, the latest generation of the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm
f3.5-5.6 II R (35 mm equivalent focal length: 28-84 mm) has now arrived. This
ultra-compact zoom lens delivers magnificent 3x zoom performance in a form
factor as small as before in a renewed design. It is also equipped with MSC
technology for superb videos and still pictures - with extremely high-speed,
practically silent auto focusing and great movie sound even when zooming in and
out. However fast your subject and however far away, this lens has the
specialist capabilities to rise to the challenge and deliver stunning visual
results. The lens ships with interchangeable decoration rings that perfectly match
the colors of different PEN cameras.
Full Specifications
Lens
Mechanism
|
Inner focus with screw drive mechanism
|
Focal Length
|
14-42 mm 28-84mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length)
|
Lens construction
|
8 lenses in 7 groups
|
Aspherical glass elements
|
3
|
Angle of View
|
75 deg.-29 deg.
|
Closest Focusing Distance
|
9.8” 0.25m
|
Maximum Image Magnification
|
0.19x (equivalent to 0.38x on a 35 mm film camera)
|
Number of Blades
|
7 (Circular Aperture Diaphragm)
|
Maximum Aperture
|
f3.5 (14mm) - f5.6 (42mm)
|
Minimum Aperture
|
f 22
|
Filter Size
|
Diameter 37mm
|
Dimensions
|
2.2 inches (56.5 mm) Ø x 1.9 inches (50 mm) long
|
Weight
|
113g
|
|