| GENERAL | ||
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
| Release Date | 2013-05-21 | 2011-11-23 |
| Camera Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| SENSOR | ||
| Sensor Resolution |
16
Megapixel |
12
Megapixel |
| Max Image Dimensions | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor Area |
224mm2
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224mm2
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| Max ISO |
25600 |
12800 |
| Min ISO |
200 |
100 |
| RAW Support | ||
| SHOOTING FEATURES | ||
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
| Continuous Shooting | 8 fps | 6 fps |
| Shutter Priority | ||
| Aperture Priority | ||
| Manual Exposure | ||
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto Exposure Bracketing | (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| Custom White Balance | ||
| Image Stabilizer | Sensor-shift | Sensor-shift |
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/250s | 1/160s |
| Flash Modes |
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| External Flash | ||
| AE Bracketing | ||
| WB Bracketing | ||
| VIEWFINDER | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |
| Viewfinder Coverage | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification | n/a | n/a |
| LCD DISPLAY | ||
| Display Type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Technology | n/a | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Screen Size | 3.00" |
3.00" |
| Resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Live View | ||
| Touch Screen | ||
| VIDEO | ||
| Video File Format |
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| Microphone Type | Stereo | Stereo |
| Speaker Type | Mono | |
| External Microphone Port | ||
| External Headphone Port | ||
| PHYSICAL SPECS | ||
| Weight | 269 g | 265 g |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34 mm | 110 x 64 x 34 mm |
| Body Sealing | No | No |
| BATTERY and STORAGE | ||
| Battery Type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Life |
360 Shots |
330 Shots |
| Storage Media |
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| CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Wireless Connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| LENS | ||
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal Range(35mm) | No Lens | No Lens |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2× | 2× |
| Optical Zoom | No Lens | No Lens |
| Max Aperture | No Lens | No Lens |
| Macro Focus Range | No Lens | No Lens |
| Manual Focus | ||
| AUTOFOCUS | ||
| Number of Focus Points | 35 | 35 |
| Contrast Detection | ||
| Phase Detection | ||
| AF Modes |
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