Olympus PEN E-PL9

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    Highlights

    • 16.1 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • 200 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 121 Focus Points
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
    • 8.6 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Specifications

    General
    BrandOlympus
    ModelPEN E-PL9
    Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL8
    MSRP£579/€549 (body only), £679/€699 (with 14-42mm EZ lens)
    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 - 6,400
    Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600
    Photo
    ProcessorTruePic VIII
    Max Image Resolution4608 x 3456
    Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
    JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
    Bit Depth12-Bit
    Timelapse Recording
    Focus
    Autofocus ModesMulti-area
    Center
    Selective single-point
    Tracking
    Single
    Continuous
    Touch
    Face Detection
    Live View
    Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
    Number of Focus Points121
    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
    Image Stabilization Compensation3.5 stops
    Digital Image Stabilization
    Screen
    Screen TypeTilting
    Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
    Touch Screen
    Screen Size3.0"
    Screen Resolution1,040k dot
    Top LCD Screen
    Live View
    Live Composition
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder
    Shutter
    Shutter TypeFocal-plane (mechanical and electronic)
    Min Shutter Speed60 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec
    Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
    Max Continuous Shooting8.6 fps
    Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
    Up to 4.8 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw)
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    Flash ModesAuto
    manual
    redeye reduction
    slow sync w/redeye reduction
    slow sync
    slow sync 2nd-curtain
    fill-in
    off
    Flash Range7.60 m at ISO 200
    Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
    Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
    External Flash Connectivity
    External Flash SystemTTL
    External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
    Exposure
    Exposure Metering ModesMulti
    Center-weighted
    Highlight-weighted
    Spot
    Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
    Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
    Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
    Exposure Lock
    Video
    Interval Recording
    Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
    Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
    Unlimited Video Recording
    Recording Limit30 min
    Terminals
    USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI Output Micro
    SpeakerMono
    Built-in MicrophoneStereo
    Microphone Input
    Headphone Output
    Flash Sync Port
    Connectivity
    Built-in GPS
    Built-In Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
    Built-In Bluetooth
    Bluetooth Version4.0 LE
    Remote Control via smartphone
    Environmental
    Environmental Sealing
    Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
    Operating Humidity30 to 90%
    Physical
    Dimensions117 x 68 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.54")
    Weight (inc. batteries)380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz)
    Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.4 x 10.35 x 7.75"
    Package Weight4.135 lb
    Power and Storage
    Battery PackBLS-50
    Battery Life350 shots
    USB Charging
    Internal Storage
    External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
    Other
    Self Timer 2 or 12 secs, custom
    Orientation Sensor
    Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic Wave Filter


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