Key Specs
Sensor Effective Resolution / Type16.1 Megapixel Live MOS
ProcessorTruPic™ VII
Focusing SystemF.A.S.T. AF (Contrast Detection)
Image Stabilization System3-Axis In Body Image Stabilization
Rear Monitor3.0" Tilting Touch LCD
Creative FeaturesLive Composite, Selfie Mode, Selfie Video, Clips Mode
Sequential Shooting Speed8.5fps [H] mode 3.7fps [L] mode mechanical shutter.
Special FeaturesEasy image sharing via Wi-Fi and OI.Share App
Sensor / Dust Reduction
Sensor Type4/3” Live MOS Sensor
Effective Pixels16.1 million
Total Pixels17.2 million
Filter ArrayPrimary color filter (RGB)
Aspect Ratio & Area4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Dust ReductionSuper Sonic Wave Filter
Processor
Processor TypeOlympus TruePic™ VII
Focusing System
AF System TypeHigh-speed imager AF (Contrast detection)
Focus ModesSingle AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) With Full-time AF (Automatic activation when shooting selfie movies)
Full Time AFAvailable
Magnified FrameAF
Selectable from over 800 AF points
Enlarged view check by magnify button
Magnification x5, x7, x10(Default), x14 selectable
* Super Spot AF only available when a Micro Four Thirds lens is attached
Face Detection AF / Eye Detection Available / Available Eye Detection AF mode: Off / Nearer-eye priority / Right-eye priority / Left-eye priority
Focusing Points / Focusing Points Selection Mode81-area multiple AF (Contrast detection AF),
All target, Group target area (3x3-area),
Single target(Standard Target Size/Small Target Size)
AF IlluminatorAvailable
AF Targeting PadAvailable *Activate / deactivate with double tap on rear monitor
Manual Focus Assist * Customize FunctionLive view image is magnified when the focus ring is rotated. (at S-AF+MF or MF mode)
Peaking Function"Activate with Fn button or focus ring
Change peaking settings using the Info button
Color selection: white or black
Image Stabilization
System TypeBuilt-in (Image sensor shift type for movie & still, 3-axis* image stabilization) *yaw/pitch/roll
Modes4 modes (S-I.S.AUTO,S-I.S.1, S-I.S.2, S-I.S.3), OFF
Live View Image StabilizationActivation by half-pressing shutter release or enlarging view.
Focal Length SettingYes
IS For Finder ImageAvailable (by half-pressing the shutter button or enlarging operation)
Stabilization Performance3.5 EV Steps *Based on CIPA measurement conditions.
When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ (focal length=42mm (35mm equivalent with 84mm)
Lens IS PriorityYes
Shutter / Sequential Shooting
Shutter TypeComputerized focal-plane, high-speed, mechanical shutter
Shutter Speed1/4000 - 60 sec. (1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable) Bulb/Time: default setting 8min. (1/2/4/8/15/20/25/30 min. selectable) Electronic first curtain shutter1 : 1/320 - 60 sec. 1. When Anti-shock mode is set to 0 sec.
Sequential Shooting Maximum SpeedSequential shooting H mode1: approx 8.5 fps
1. Focus and exposure are fixed at the values for the first shot, IS off.
Sequential shooting L mode: approx 3.7 fps (when using M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens)
Max Recordable Pictures in Sequential Shooting[RAW] Max. 20 frames (in 3.7 seq. shooting L) Max. 16 frames (in 8.5 seq. shooting H)
[JPEG] Max. ∞ frames (in 3.7 seq. shooting L) Max. 64 frames (in 8.5 seq. shooting H)
* When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ
* With TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA™ 32G
Self TimerOperation time: 12 sec., 2 sec., custom (Wait time: 1-30sec., Shot interval: 0.5/1/2/3sec., Number of shots: 1-10, Every time AF: Off/On)
Anti-shock ModeElectronic first curtain shutter / 1/320 - 60sec (For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected when shutter start delay is set to 0 sec.) Shutter Start Delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30sec
Monitor
Rear Monitor Type3.0” tilting touch monitor*
*Approx 1037k dots (3:2) electrostatic capacitance touch screen
Rear Monitor Size3.0” / 7.6 cm
Touch ControlShutter release, magnification, AF area selection, AF area size adjustment, frame forward/backward, magnified playback, Live Guide, Super Control Panel, Art Filter mode selection, scene mode selection, Wi-Fi connection, clips, movie effect, movie teleconverter When in Selfie Mode: Shutter release, e-Portrait, custom self-timer, movie, exposure compensation
Tilting CapabilityUpward tilting angle : up to 80 degrees
Downward tilting angle : up to 180 degrees
*mirror display when monitor is in selfie position
Brightness / Color Temp Control (Rear Monitor)±7 levels / ±7 levels
Color Tone SelectVivid / Natural
Live ViewApprox. 100% field of view,
Exposure compensation preview, WB adjustment preview,
Gradation auto preview, Face detection preview (up to 8 faces),
Grid line, Histogram, Magnification display (x5/x7/x10/x14), Normal, Highlight & Shadow, Level Gauge, Off
PreviewPreview with depth of field preview lock (must be assigned to button to activate)
Live View BoostYes (does not reflect ceratin adjustments such as exposure compensation)
Field of ViewApprox. 100%
Display ModeNormal Mode, Histogram Mode, Level gauge, Highlight and shadow, Off
Monitor InformationAperture 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, Focal length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition, Digital teleconverter, Battery check
Display of Face DetectionMax 8 frames of face detection can be displayed.
Exposure Control / Flash
Metering SystemDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control (TTL Image sensor metering)
Metering RangeEV -2 - 20 (at normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100)
Exposure Modei Auto (Live Guide can be performed) , P: Program AE (Program shift can be performed), A: Aperture priority AE, S: Shutter priority AE, M: Manual (Live Bulb, Live Time and Live Composite), Photo Story, Scene select AE, Art Filter, Underwater wide/macro1, Custom Mysets 1-42
1. Assign to a button to activate
2. Myset can be assigned to mode dial positions (replacing the original modes)
Scene Select AEPortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Hand-held Starlight1, Night scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., Panning, 3D2
1. 8 images automatically shot and combined into a single image composite
2. For 3D lens (H-FT012 by Panasonic) only, still photo only
ISO SensitivityAuto: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 (customizable, default ISO LOW - 1600)
Manual: ISO LOW (approx. 100) - 25600 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Exposure CompensationStill photo ±5 EV, movie ± 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
*HDR shooting, monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV
AE LockLocks with a half-press of the shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
Flash Intensity Control MethodTTL Auto, Auto*, Manual, super FP*(FP-TTL AUTO, FP-MANUAL)
* Available with external flash
Bundled FlashFL-LM1 - TTL flash, GN = 7 (ISO100･m) / GN = 10 (ISO200･m)
Flash ModeAuto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow Sync (1st curtain sync), Slow Sync (2nd curtain sync), Slow Sync (2nd curtain sync) + Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Manual (1/1 (FULL) to 1/64), Flash Off
Synchronization SpeedDiffers by flash unit and mode. FL-LM1: 1/250 sec., FL-50R: 1/180 sec., Other: 1/200 sec. Super FP: 1/125 to 1/4000 sec., RC: 1/160 sec.
Flash Intensity ControlUp to ±3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable
Wireless Flash Control MethodTriggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system) Commander flash : FL-LM1, FL-600R, FL-900R
External Flash Intensity TypeTTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL
Channel No.4 channels
Group No.4 groups: 3 external flash + 1 commander flash
Memory / Image Recording (File Format)
Compatible MemorySD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I/II compatible, Eye-Fi Card compatible* ) *Not compatible with Endless Memory.
Recording FormatDCF 2.0, Exif 2.3
File FormatRAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO(3D still)
Recording Image Size[RAW] 4608 x 3456 pixels
[JPEG] 4608 x 3456 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels
White Balance / Color Mode
White Balance ModeAuto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 4 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting)
White Balance Compensation*±7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis * Except for Custom WB
Color ModesRGB, Adobe RGB
Brackting / HDR
Exposure Bracketing2, 3 or 5 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable, 7 frames in 0.3/0.7EV steps selectable
ISO Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable
White Balance Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.
Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
Art Filter Bracketingi-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, Underwater, Art Filters selectable
HDR (Auto Composite)HDR1,HDR2 (painting like)
*ISO sensitivity is fixed at 200 and maximum shutter speed is 4 sec.
Bracketing for HDR post-process3 or 5 frames in 2.0 or 3.0EV steps, 7 frames in 2.0EV steps.
*This function is for capturing images for post production HDR processing, and does not execute HDR processing.
Creative Features
Picture Modei-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Muted, Portrait, Monotone, Custom, e Portrait, Underwater, Art Filters
GradationAuto, Normal, High Key, Low Key [except Art Filters]
Adjustment Parameter4 levels (Auto, Normal, High key, Low key)
Filter Effect (B&W Filter)Neutral, Yellow, Orange, Red, Green for Monotone
Picture ToneNeutral, Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green for Monotone
Art FilterFourteen in-camera Art Filters are enhanced by new filter variations, art effects and bracketing. You can use Art Filters in all shooting modes as well as filming 1080 HD movies.
Art Filter ModesPop Art (I, II / a.b.c.d.e)
Soft Focus ( - / c.e)
Pale & Light Color (I, II / a.b.c.d)
Light Tone ( - / d)
Grainy Film (I, II / b.c.d.f.g)
Pin Hole (I, II, III / d.)
Diorama ( - / d.)
Cross Process (I, II / b.c.d.)
Gentle Sepia ( - / a.b.c.d.)
Dramatic Tone (I / b.c.d.e) (II / b.c.d.e.f.g)
Key Line (I, II / a.b.c.d.e.)
WaterColor (I, II / a.c.d.)
Vintage (I, II, III / a.b.c.d.e.f.i.)
Partial Color (I, II, III / a.b.c.d.e.f.)
Art Effecta. Soft Focus Effect
b. Pin-Hole Effect
c. White Edge Effect
d. Frame Effect
e. Star Light Effect
f. Defocus Effect
g. B&W Effect (Yellow, Orange, Red, Green)
h. Picture Tone (Sepia, Blue, Purple, Green)
i. Shade Effect (Top & Bottom, Left & Right)
Color Ring (for partial color)18 color selectable
Photo StoryWith Photo Story, users can shoot a normal, everyday scene from multiple viewpoints and combine them into one image. Simply turning the mode dial to “Photo Story”, you’ll be provided with different formats to choose from, and everyday occurrences will become memorable scenes.
Type (Variation / Frame Effect / Window / Aspect)Standard （Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ / a, b, c, d / A, B, C, D
Speed ( - / - / A, E, F)
Zoom in / out (Ⅰ,Ⅱ/ a, c / A, G)
Layout （Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ,Ⅳ/ NA / NA）
Can select picture mode for each frame.
Fun Frame (Ⅰ, Ⅱ, Ⅲ /－/－)
Frame Effect (photo story)a. White Frame
b. White Frame & White Edge Effect
c. Black Frame
d. White Frame & Pin Hole Effect
Aspect Window / Pattern (photo story)A. 4:3/2Frames
B. 4:3/3Frames
C. 1:1/2Frames
D. 1:1/3Frames
E. 1:1/4 Frames
F. 16:9/5 Frames
G. 16:9, 2 frames
Live Bulb / Live Time Update Interval Time - 0.5 sec – 60 sec
Live CompositeUpdate Interval Time / composite method – 0.5 sec – 60 sec / Lighten Mode (Bright area prioritization)
Interval Shooting1-999 frames, Interval time 1sec-24hours, Time lapse movies
Multiple Exposure (number of pictures / function)2 frames / Auto gain, Exposing on Recorded picture(RAW)
Video / Audio Recording
Video Recording FormatMOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) , AVI(Motion JPEG)
Movie Mode[MOV]
Full HD: 1920x1080, 30p (29.97fps), 24Mbps (fine) / 16Mbps (normal), Aspect ratio 16:9
HD: 1280x720, 30p (29.97fps), 12Mbps (fine) / 8Mbps (normal), Aspect ratio 16:9
[AVI]
HD: 1280x720, 30fps*, Aspect ratio 16:9
SD: 640x480, 30fps*, Aspect ratio 4:3
Maximum Video Recording Time[MOV]
Full HD : Approx. 29min (up to 4GB)
[AVI]
HD : Approx. 7min* / SD : Approx. 14min*
*Except for some of the Art Filters
Art Filter MovieYes (frame rate: 30fps or lower)
Movie EffectOne shot echo / Multi echo / Art fade / Old film
Movie Tele-converter×4* Available on Movie effect mode
Timelapse MovieAvailable AVI Motion JPEG1280×720,10fps
Photo in MovieYes (mode1* / mode2) *mode1 is available with frame rate is lower than 30fps
Clips1, 2, 4 or 8 sec (Further continued shooting possible up to 16 sec. by pressing movie record button again) *FHD 30p Normal
IS for MovieM-IS1 On (Multi Motion and electronic IS from image sensor shift type image stabilization), Off
AE LockAvailable
Video Exposure ControlProgram AE, aperture priority AE, shutter priority AE, manual
Video File Size.MOV Format: Max 4GB
Audio Recording FormatWave Format (Stereo linear PCM/16-bit, Sampling frequency 48kHz)
Microphone / SpeakerStereo / Mono
Microphone FunctionWind noise reduction, Recording volume, Microphone volume limiter Audio dubbing possible for still pictures (up to 30 sec.)
Operability
WiFiGPS Info.Function
Via smartphone GPS data
Image Share
File Type: JPEG*, MOV
Connect to up to 4 devices simultaneously. Marking function for image share.
*Excluding MPO file
Easy Connection
QR code setting
Wireless Shooting
Live View
Rec View
Wireless Touch AF shutter*
Self Timer (w/Countdown guidance ,Sequential shooting, Short movie recording capability)
Wireless Release
Power Off
*Selectable from iAuto / ART / PASM (Live Bulb, Live Time)
*Control settings for aperture, shutter speed, exposure, ISO sensitivity, white balance and Drive Mode.
Live GuideColor saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips
Playback ModeSingle-frame, information display, index display (4, 9, 25, 100 frames), Clips, calendar, enlargement (2x - 14x), movie (with sound, FF, REW, Pause), slideshow (with sound including BGM, replaceable BGM), picture rotation (auto), Light Box display
Information DisplayHistogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight/Shadow point warning, AF frame, Photographic information, OFF
Custom SettingsCan select from 23 functions to assign to buttons, including the Lens Fn button.
Functions that can be assigned differ by button.
RAW Image Editing FunctionsRAW development, Gradation auto, Monochrome, Sepia, Red-eye fix, Saturation, Resize (1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), Trimming, Aspect, e-Portrait, Image Overlay, Post-recording
RAW picture editing
RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter, ART-BKT)
Detail edit acceptable. (Preview, Memory of 2 setting, re-development)
Image OverlayUp to 3 RAW images
Erasing FunctionSingle frame, All, Selected frames (from Index
Protect FunctionSingle frame, Selected frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Menu Languages (34 selectable)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
Connectivity / Power Requirements
USB / AV / Remote Controller ConnectorDedicated multi-connector [USB: USB2.0 Hi-Speed, Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 can be used.]
HDMI ConnectorMicro HDMI （Type-D)
Flash AttachmentHot shoe
Accessory Port 2Dedicated multi-connector (Separately-sold VF-2, VF-3, VF-4, SEMA-1, MAL-1, PP-1 Communication Unit can be used)
Wireless LANBuilt-in (IEEE 8.02.1b/g/n)
PC InterfaceUSB2.0 Hi-Speed
TV InterfaceHDMI (HD/Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound)
BatteryBLS-50 Li-ion battery (included)
Sleep ModeAvailable (1/3/5 min. off selectable)
Number of Recordable PicturesApprox. 350 shots (using BLS-50 and TOSHIBA SDHC UHS-I EXCERIA™ 32G with IS On, based on CIPA test standards)
Battery Life for Movie ShootingApprox. 90 minutes (under standard JEITA testing) Approx. 150 minutes (when zoom and other operational functions are not used) *with full battery, when repeatedly recording at the maximum time of 29 minutes.
Weights & Dimensions / Operating Environment / Box Contents
Weight[CIPA guideline compliant, with BLS-50 battery and Memory card, without eyecup]
Approx. 374g/13.2oz(0.83lbs)
[body only]
Approx. 326g/11.5oz(0.72lbs)
Dimensions117.1mm (W)× 68.3mm (H) × 38.4mm (D)
4.6"" (W) x 2.7"" (H) x 1.5"" (D)
[CIPA guideline compliant, excluding protrusions]
Operating Temperature Range0 ~ +40℃ (operation) / -20 ~ +60℃ (storage)
+32 ~ +104 °F (operation) / -4 ~ +140 °F (storage)
Operating Humidity Range30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Box ContentsBody, Flash FL-LM1, Li-ion battery BLS-50, Li-ion battery charger BCS-5, USB cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 3 (CD-ROM), Instruction manual, Warranty card
