The Olympus E-P2 is a 12.3-megapixel interchangeable lens camera and it blends the high-quality still images of a DSLR with High Definition (HD) video, stereo Linear PCM audio recording and in-camera creativity - all inside an ultra-portable, easy-to-use body.
The E-P2 also brings a new twist to the PEN lineup an accessory port which accommodates the included VF-2 electronic view finder or optional external microphone adapter (SEMA-1). M Zuiko Lens ED is world's first retractable mechanism design, this standard 3x zoom lens is extremely compact with an overall length of just 43.5mm.
Covering wide-angle to a moderate telephoto suitable to portrait shooting, this lens is suitable for a wide range of applications, including day-to-day shooting and traveling. With a digital-dedicated design as well as multi-coating on all lens surfaces, this Micro Four Thirds lens boasts very high imaging performance.
Micro Four Thirds Mount : The Micro Four Thirds Mount on the E-P2 provides many key benefits, including the effectiveness of a digitally designed image sensor, an ultra-compact design and expandability.
Four Thirds System Lens Adapter : Other Four Thirds Format lenses can also be used on the E-P2 with an available MMF-1 Four Thirds System Lens Adapter, including extreme wide-angle fisheye and super-telephoto lenses
Truepic V Image Processor : In addition to more detail, the image sensor, combined with the next-generation TruePic V Image Processor, delivers excellent dynamic range, accurate color fidelity and reduced noise, all the way up to 6400 ISO
In-body Image Stabilization : The camera's In-body Image Stabilization system compensates for up to four shutter speed steps with any of the system's interchangeable lenses
Art Filters : A series of eight built-in Art Filters for replicating countless striking and dramatic effects can be easily activated for both still and video imaging. The innovative Art Filters include Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film and Pin Hole
Multiple Exposure : Multiple Exposure makes heightened creativity an easily-obtained objective. Two frames can be combined and portions of one can be combined with those of another in any of the shooting modes
Digital Leveler : The camera's Digital Leveler function is a highly functional and practical feature for such specialized requirements as architectural photography and other similar needs
Movie Mode : Shoot movies at 30 frames per second in 720p with available manual control over aperture and shutter speed. This new level of control allows you to express your vision exactly how you want in your HD videos
Electronic Image Stabilization : Electronic Image Stabilization compensates for camera shake while shooting in the movie mode
Dust Reduction System : A Dust Reduction System assures spot-free images. Every time you turn on the camera, the patented Supersonic Wave Filter silently vibrates, flinging and collecting dust so that it cannot interfere with the picture imaging at any time
Live View Autofocus : With the seamless precision and simplicity of a point-and-shoot, the E-P2's Live View Autofocus system displays the images to be shot in complete focus on the camera's bright LCD the moment the shutter button is pressed half way down
Mf Assist : 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
Perfect Shot Preview : With Perfect Shot Preview, you can preview and select various photographic effects before you take the shot
Eportrait : The ePortrait mode is also useful for smoothing out the facial features of your subjects, which is a tremendous plus for High Definition playback
Shadow Adjustment Technology : Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency
Aspect Ratios : The E-P2 lets you select one of four Aspect Ratios (4:3, 3.2, 16.9 and 6.6) that help frame your images to whatever proportions you'd like, for everything from conventional enlargements to viewing on widescreen monitors
Full Manual Control : Full manual control for all programs and functions, including Aperture and Shutter. Shutter Priority, is at your fingertips whenever it is needed or preferred. Full automatic control is also a button-press away
Iauto : iAuto identifies your shooting intent (such as macro or action photography) and instantly adjusts the camera settings to achieve the best results
Slideshows : Slideshows have never been easier or more fun to create. The E-P2's enhanced playback functions allow you to employ effective fade-in/fade-out techniques, add captivating musical soundtracks and much more
Background Music : Choose from five separate background music files to add to your still images or video productions
Ultra-compact Body : The E-P2 is the definition of state-of-the-art optical engineering in an ultra-compact body. It weighs just 11.8 ounces and measures just 4.75" (W) x 2.95" (H) x 1.43 (D), so you can to slip into a pocket or purse and to take with you anywhere
M. Zuiko Lenses : The accompanying Olympus M. ZUIKO lenses are small, lightweight, powerful and precision engineered
Sdhc Media Cards : The E-P2 is capable of recording video to SDHC media cards to accommodate large files. (SDHC Class 6 cards are recommended.) Videos, stills and high-fidelity audio can also be output via HDMI cable-direct to any HD television
Live Control : Live Control, an advanced camera management system, allows you to see the image being shot and the camera's controls all at once, on the bright, colorful, high definition 3-inch HyperCrystal LCD
19 Automatic Scene Modes : The E-P2 is equipped with 19 scene-select modes for effortless picture taking. Standard scene modes like Night-Scene, Portrait and Landscape
4032 x 3024 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 8.2MB 4032 x 3024 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 5.7MB 4032 x 3024 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 2.7MB 4032 x 3024 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.8MB
File Size Middle
3200 x 2400 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 5.4MB 3200 x 2400 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 3.4MB 3200 x 2400 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.7MB 3200 x 2400 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 1.2MB 2560 x 1920 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 3.2MB 2560 x 1920 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 2.2MB 2560 x 1920 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 1.1MB 2560 x 1920 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.8MB
File Size Small
1600 x 1200 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 1.3MB 1600 x 1200 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.9MB 1600 x 1200 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.5MB 1600 x 1200 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB 1280 x 960 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.9MB 1280 x 960 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.6MB 1280 x 960 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB
File Size Small
1280 x 960 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB 1024 x 768 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.6MB 1024 x 768 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.4MB 1024 x 768 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB 1024 x 768 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB 640 x 480 Super fine (1/2.7 compressed) Approx. 0.3MB 640 x 480 Fine (1/4 compressed) Approx. 0.2MB 640 x 480 Normal (1/8 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB 640 x 480 Basic (1/12 compressed) Approx. 0.1MB
Picture with Sound: 30sec Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time
Live View Type
Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type
Field of view
100%
Display Mode
Normal Mode Grid Line Mode Histogram Mode(3 types) Magnified View Mode Comparable View Mode OFF Mode (for OVF user)
Magnification Ratio
x7, x10
View finder information
Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, My Mode, Internal Temperature Warning, Face 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 Only when E-system Flash attached : Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP
Display of 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)
Image stabilizer Mode
3 modes (2 dimensional activation, 1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, 1 dimensional activation in portrait frame to horizontal direction moving ), OFF
Approx.4EV steps (in maximum effect with 50mm lens)
Shutter speed range
2 - 1/4000 sec. (Not available when Bulb is selected)
IS for Movie
Shifting electronic image (so called Digital IS)
Monitor Type
HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Size
3.0 inches
Total no. of pixels
Approx. 230,000 dots
Playback field of view
100%
Brightness control
+7 levels and -7 levels
Color balance
A-B: +7 levels and -7 levels, G-M: +7 levels and -7 levels
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)
Focusing point
11-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option)
Focusing point selection
Auto from all 11 area, Single area from 11 area Auto from 25 area when Face detection is ON Free selection (from 225points) when Magnified View Mode is selected
AF illuminator
Not available
AF lock
Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode
Focus tracking
Available
Manual Focus Assist
When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically
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 - 18 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 50mm f2, ISO 100)
Exposure mode
(1) i Auto (2) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter
Scene select AE
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature
ISO sensitivity
AUTO: ISO 200 - 6400(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 100 - 6400, 1/3 or 1 EV steps, Movie ISO 160-1600
Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone. Effect level available in 3 steps for 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)
Shutter 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)
AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP
Playback mode
Single-frame Information Display Index Display(4/9/16/25/49/100 frames, Calendar) Close-up (2 - 14X) Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause) Picture rotation (auto mode available), Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound)
Information display
Japan: Japanese, English (Additional one language is possible to download.) Others: 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 Mode
2 setting recordable
Erasing function
Single frame, All, Selected frames(from Index)
Protect function
Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
RAW picture editing
RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter)
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