The Olympus PEN E-P3 has been designed with FAST(Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) to optimise focus performance, with improved AF tracking and tighter focussing points
With increased low light capabilities (up to 12800), better dynamic range and bright colour reproduction, in conjunction with the new 12.3 LiveMOS sensor and TruePic VI image engine, this camera aims at superior image quality
A new 3.0 inch touch screen OLED display extends your photo taking options, enabling you to use the “touch-shooting”, where you can fire the shutter simply by touching the specific point on the screen, or review your images with the “touch-and-glide” feature
In addition to full manual override, multiple scene mode options are available to suit a variety of instances, which now also includes 3D
Take full advantage of the art filters available, shoot with the effect selected to enjoy enhanced images without the hassle of post production
Full High Definition video capabilities with excellent image stabilisation ensure that even hand held video will yield exceptional quality
A pop up flash is also available with a guide number of 10(ISO200) with wireless flash capabilities
Image Sensor
LiveMOS
12.3mp
Image Processor
TruePic VI
Lens
14-42mm (28-84mm - 35mm equivalent)
no - in camera
Four Thirds
F3.5-5.6
Focusing
Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
Imager Contrast Detection AF system
Memory Card
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
Exposure Control
2, 3, 5 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable
200-12800
(1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% of the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bias spot metering are available)
Shutter
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.
OLED Touch Screen / 3.0 inch / 614,000 dot resolution
Flash
Bundled clip on flash FL-LM1: GN10 (F no/m) at ISO200
Shooting
3 frames/sec. in sequential shooting; max. recordable shots: RAW mode: Max. 11 frames ( with SDHC UHS-I card "Class 10" 8GB); JPEG(LN) mode: Until limitation of the memory capacity with same card.
(1) iAuto (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
AVCHD/AVI M-JPEG; Best settings: AVCHD Full HD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9, 30fps; HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps (Some Artfilters are exceptional), Aspect 16:9
AVCHD: Max 4GB; M-JPEG: Max 2GB
File Types
AVCHD/AVI M-JPEG
Raw and Jpeg
Power Source
Lithium Oin Battery and Charger (included)
Approx. 330 shots
Li-ion battery BLS-1 and Li-ion battery charger BCS-1