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Olympus E-P1  
 
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Manufacturer: Olympus
Model name: E-P1
Date announced: 2009-06-16
MSRP: $750
Average retail price: $799  See all prices
Official site: Olympus E-P1 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 4032 x 3024 (12 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 17.3 x 13.0 mm (Live MOS)
Zoom capability: N/A
Focal length (35mm equiv.): N/A
Crop factor (D-SLR only): 2x
Max. Aperture: N/A
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: No
Macro (min distance): N/A
Built-in flash: No
External flash support: Yes
Supports conversion lenses: N/A
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Fixed
Viewfinder: Optional
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 100/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
Movie mode (format): Yes (AVI)
Movie resolution (max): 1280 x 720
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: RAW
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: SD/SDHC card (no card included)   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): N/A
Batteries used: BLS-1 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
300 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.7 x 2.8 x 1.4 in / 119.4 x 71.1 x 35.6 mm
Weight (empty): 11.8 oz / 335 g
Bundled software: Olympus Master
 
Misc. notes: Compact interchangeable lens camera uses the Micro Four Thirds standard. Add a 14 - 42 mm lens for $50 more, or a 17mm lens and optical viewfinder for $150 more. Camera body comes in silver and white, lenses in silver and black.