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Olympus E-PL1s Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 6400
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
    • 3.0fps continuous shooting
    • 334g. 115 x 72 x 42 mm
    • Replaced Olympus E-PL1
    • Replaced by Olympus E-PL2
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    Olympus E-PL1s Overview

    Launched in November 2010 , Olympus PEN E-PL1s is a 12.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Olympus replaced the older Olympus E-PL1 with this model and later E-PL1s was replaced with Olympus E-PL2. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:
    Compare Olympus PEN E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL1
    Compare Olympus PEN E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL2

    Olympus E-PL1s Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus E-PL1s is a member of Olympus's PEN E-PL series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Olympus PEN E-PL Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Olympus E-PL9
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    2018 16.0MP - Four Thirds 117 x 68 x 39mm 380g
    Olympus E-PL8
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    2016 16.0MP - Four Thirds 115 x 67 x 38mm 357g
    Olympus E-PL7
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    2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 115 x 67 x 38mm 357g
    Olympus E-PL6
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    2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 111 x 64 x 38mm 325g
    Olympus E-PL5
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    2012 16.0MP - Four Thirds 111 x 64 x 38mm 325g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Olympus E-PL9 vs E-PL8 vs E-PL7 vs E-PL6 vs E-PL5

    Alternative Model names found for Olympus PEN E-PL1s: PEN EPL1S, EPL1S and PEN EPL 1S.


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    Olympus E-PL1s PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus E-PL1s review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Image Stabilization
    Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    11 Focus Points
    334g Light Body
    Flash Sync Port
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    Buy Olympus E-PL1s from AMAZON or B&H PHOTO


    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No Full HD Video
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Small LCD Screen ( 2.70")
    Low Screen Resolution ( 230kdots )
    Low Max Shutter Speed: 1/2000s
    Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
    Low Battery Life: 290 shots
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Olympus E-PL1s Physical Specs
    Olympus E-PL1s weighs 334 g (0.74 lb / 11.78 oz) and has external dimensions of 115 x 72 x 42 mm (4.53 x 2.83 x 1.65″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 466g, Olympus E-PL1s is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 42mm, it is also quite small, 11mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-PL1s, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus E-PL1s Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus E-PL1s Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Olympus E-PL1s size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-PL1. As depicted on the comparison image, and have the exact same height, width and thickness.


    Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus E-PL1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus E-PL1 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-PL1s with its main competitors:

    Olympus E-PL1s Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs E-PL1s Thickness vs E-PL1s
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL1
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    334g equal weight 42mm equal thickness
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Panasonic GX1
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    318g 16g lighter 39mm 3mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL2
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    362g 28g heavier 42mm equal thickness
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL3
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    313g 21g lighter 37mm 5mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PM1
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    265g 69g lighter 34mm 8mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL7
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    357g 23g heavier 38mm 4mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Pentax K-S2
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    678g 344g heavier 73mm 31mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL5
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    325g 9g lighter 38mm 4mm thinner

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus E-PL1s doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Olympus E-PL1s Lens Mount and Lenses

    Olympus E-PL1s has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 121 native lenses available for this mount. MFT is one of the most mature and versatile mount in the Mirrorless camera world. Olympus MFT lenses are known by their high optical quality and affordable prices. Other main contributor of the system, Panasonic also offers similarly well regarded lenses. Third party lens manufacturers also increase number of their offering and new manufacturers also jump in the wagon as the popularity of the system increases.

    E-PL1s also has a Sensor based Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on E-PL1s. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Olympus E-PL1s

    There are 41 lenses with weather sealing for Olympus E-PL1s but bear in mind that E-PL1s body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Olympus E-PL1s Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Olympus E-PL1s
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
    80-300mm FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
    50mm FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
    200-800mm FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    100-400mm FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    24-120mm FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
    200-800mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 EZ
    28-84mm FourThirds 91gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with E-PL1s classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Olympus E-PL1s Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Olympus E-PL1s Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus E-PL1s has a 12.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Truepic V processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4032 x 3024 pixels with aspect ratios of 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. E-PL1s has a native ISO range of 100 - 6400 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus E-PL1s is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic GH6 with its 25.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic GH6 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus E-PL1s's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PL1s Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Olympus E-PL1s LCD

    Olympus E-PL1s has a Fixed Type 2.70-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 230k dots. At only 2.70", the screen is on the smaller side and 230kdot resolution is lower than most of the recent models in this class.



    Olympus E-PL1s back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Olympus PEN E-PL1s doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    E-PL1s doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Fujifilm X-T200 (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Mirrorless cameras with viewfinder..

    Olympus E-PL1s Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect E-PL1s to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Olympus E-PL1s Battery

    Olympus E-PL1s is powered by BLS-1 battery which provides a battery life of 290 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 382 shots, Olympus E-PL1s has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend E-PL1s owners to invest in some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

    Olympus E-PL1s
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    Samsung NX mini with its 650shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus E-PL1s vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-PL1s Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL1
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    1280 x 720 290shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Panasonic GX1
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    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL2
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    1280 x 720 280shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL3
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    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PM1
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL7
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Pentax K-S2
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    1920 x 1080 410shots Yes No Yes
    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Camera Olympus E-PL5
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    1920 x 1080 360shots No No No

    Olympus E-PL1s Video Features

    With Olympus E-PL1s, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1280 x 720 at 30 fps and save in and Motion JPEG formats. 1280 x 720 is a low video resolution by todays standards. If video quality is important for you, we recommend you to look at cameras with Full HD, even better 4K / Ultra-HD resolution .

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Olympus PEN E-PL1s has a built-in Stereo microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Olympus E-PL1s doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm X-T10 or Canon EOS M3 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Olympus E-PL1s Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus E-PL1s can shoot continuously at max speed of 3 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/2000 sec.

    Flash

    E-PL1s has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Olympus E-PL1s features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 11 points to choose from.

    Olympus E-PL1s also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Olympus E-PL1s Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus E-PL1s in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus E-PL1s for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s has a score of 59 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL1s for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s has a score of 81 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Image Stabilization
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL1s for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s has a score of 57 for Sports Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Sports is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    11 Focus Points
    Image Stabilization
    Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
    Average Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL1s for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s has a score of 59 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL1s for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-PL1s has a score of 31 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theE-PL1s.
    Live-view
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL1s for Landscape Photography
    Olympus E-PL1s Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus E-PL1s compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus E-PL1s alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus E-PL1s

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus E-PL1s amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Panasonic GX1
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    Olympus E-PL2
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    Olympus E-PL3
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    Olympus E-PM1
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    Olympus E-PL7
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    Pentax K-S2
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    Olympus E-PL5
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    Olympus E-PL1s Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Olympus E-PL1s with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Olympus E-PL1s's price range.

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    Pentax K-5
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    Pentax K-50
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    Olympus E-PL1s Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Olympus E-PL1s has an Overall Score of 51/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Olympus PEN E-PL1s is ranked #213 out of 244 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #459 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #459 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #213 out of 244 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #100 out of 118 in Top Ranking Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
    #73 out of 89 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #63 out of 67 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #18 out of 67 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(334g)
    #173 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus E-PL1s
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    Olympus PEN E-PL1s Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus PEN E-PL1s
    Announced 2010-11-16
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
    Number of Lenses 121
    Focal Length Multiplier 2×
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Fixed Type
    Screen Technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating
    Screen Size 2.70"
    Screen Resolution 230k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional)
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/2000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 10.00 m
    Max Flash Sync 1/160s
    Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 224.90mm2
    Sensor Resolution 12 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4032 x 3024
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 11
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720
    Video Formats Motion JPEG
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity None
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 334g
    Physical Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm
    Battery Life 290 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BLS-1
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC
    Storage Slots 1


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