Olympus PEN E-PL5

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
    • 35 Focus Points (35 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 460k dot Tilting Screen
    • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandOlympus
    ModelPEN E-PL5
    Camera TypeInterchangeable Lens
    Body TypeMirrorless
    Video Capture
    Sensor
    Sensor TypeCMOS
    Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm
    Total Pixels17.2 Megapixel
    Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel
    Low Pass Filter
    Native ISO Range200 - 25,600
    Photo
    Max Image Resolution4608 x 3456
    Other Resolutions2560 x 1920, 1024 x 768
    Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
    Bit Depth12-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    WB Bracketing3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
    Number of Focus Points35
    Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
    Touch-to-Focus
    Live View Autofocus
    Animal Eye Detection
    Vehicle Tracking Mode
    Insect Tracking Mode
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus
    Phase Detection for Autofocus
    Optics
    Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
    Crop Factor2x
    Image StabilizationSensor Shift
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Touch Screen
    Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution460k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    ViewfinderElectronic (optional)
    Shutter
    Min Shutter Speed60 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting8.0 fps
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    On
    Off
    Red-Eye
    Fill-in
    Slow Sync
    Manual (3 levels)
    Flash Range7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1)
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing (2, 3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    DXO
    DxO Low Light ISO889
    DxO Color Depth22.8
    DxO Dynamic Range12.3
    DxO Overall Score72
    Video
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
    Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Mini type C
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi connection possible
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Remote Control Optional RM-UC1
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Physical
    Dimensions111 x 64 x 38 mm (4.37 x 2.52 x 1.5")
    Weight (inc. batteries)325 g (0.72 lb / 11.46 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.8 x 5.6 x 4"
    Package Weight2.45 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackBLS-5
    Battery Life360 shots
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 12 sec
    Orientation Sensor


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