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Reviewed:
Jul 2009
User reviews
(38)
4.47
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New model from Olympus offers high end features in an incredibly compact body that addresses many of the shortcomings of the E-520, with a bigger, better viewfinder and a new 7-point autofocus system. Even by Olympus's standards of entry-level generosity, it's not short on toys - including an articulated screen to make full use of its live view system, which itself is one of the better implementations of this feature. It's also got 'Art' modes and the ability to shoot in four different aspect ratios - adapted from the features of the high end E-30. There's also in-body Image Stabilization and a level of configurability that is unparalleled in this class. In fact it's astonishing how much Olympus has crammed into its small dimensions - it's nearer to the size of the E-420 than the E-520 series.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery 1 | Sample gallery 2 | Forum |
| Announced: | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact SLR | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 1024 x 768, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.3 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | TruePic III+ | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto (200-3200), 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 8 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (1) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Standard, High, Super High | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | No | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Number of focus points | 7 | |
| Lens mount | 4/3 Lens Mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | ? |
| Screen size | 2.7" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Screen type | HyperCrystal LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.96× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 12 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (4 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | None | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion BLS-1 rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 500 | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 2.36") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
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