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Olympus E-PM1 Review

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    Main Features

    • 12MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 12800
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
    • 6.0fps continuous shooting
    • 265g. 110 x 64 x 34 mm
    • Replaced by Olympus E-PM2
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    Olympus E-PM1 Overview

    Launched in November 2011 , Olympus PEN E-PM1 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 later replaced E-PM1 with E-PM2. Follow the link to read our in-depth comparison of these cameras:
    Compare Olympus PEN E-PM1 vs Olympus E-PM2

    Olympus E-PM1 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-PM1 is a member of Olympus's PEN E-PM 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-PM Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Olympus E-PM2
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    2013 16.0MP - Four Thirds 110 x 64 x 34mm 269g
    Olympus E-PM1
    2011 12.0MP - Four Thirds 110 x 64 x 34mm 265g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
    Olympus E-PM2 vs E-PM1

    Alternative Model names found for Olympus PEN E-PM1: PEN EPM1, EPM1 and PEN EPM 1.


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    Olympus E-PM1 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus E-PM1 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
    12.800 Max ISO
    35 Focus Points
    6.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    265g Light Body
    3D Shooting Capability
    Panorama Shooting
    Flash Sync Port
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    CONs
    No Wireless Connection
    No Articulating Screen
    No Touch Screen
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    Low Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
    Low Battery Life: 330 shots
    No Environmental Sealing
    Poor Low Light Performance

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    Olympus E-PM1 Physical Specs
    Olympus E-PM1 weighs 265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz) and has external dimensions of 110 x 64 x 34 mm (4.33 x 2.52 x 1.34″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 466g, Olympus E-PM1 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 34mm, it is also quite small, 19mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-PM1 with the dimensions:

    Olympus E-PM1 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-PM1 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-PM1, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus E-PM1 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus E-PM1 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery



    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-PM1 with its main competitors:

    Olympus E-PM1 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs E-PM1 Thickness vs E-PM1
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PM2
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    269g 4g heavier 34mm equal thickness
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL1
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    334g 69g heavier 42mm 8mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL3
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    313g 48g heavier 37mm 3mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-P1
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    355g 90g heavier 36mm 2mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Panasonic GM1
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    204g 61g lighter 30mm 4mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL2
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    362g 97g heavier 42mm 8mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-P3
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    369g 104g heavier 34mm equal thickness
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL5
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    325g 60g heavier 38mm 4mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus E-PM1 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-PM1 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Olympus E-PM1 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-PM1 also has a Sensor based Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on E-PM1. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather Sealed Lenses for Olympus E-PM1

    There are 41 lenses with weather sealing for Olympus E-PM1 but bear in mind that E-PM1 body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Olympus E-PM1 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Olympus E-PM1
    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-PM1 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-PM1 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Olympus E-PM1 Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus E-PM1 has a 12.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VI processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4032 x 3024 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. E-PM1 has a native ISO range of 100 - 12800 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus E-PM1 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-PM1 vs Panasonic GH6 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-PM1 DxOMark Sensor Scores

    DxOMark is a benchmark that scientifically assesses image quality of camera sensors. Olympus E-PM1 sensor has been tested by DxO Mark and got an overall score of 52 for its image quality. You can find the details of their analysis of Olympus E-PM1 here.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus E-PM1's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Olympus E-PM1 LCD

    Olympus E-PM1 has a Fixed Type 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 460k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.



    Olympus E-PM1 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Olympus PEN E-PM1 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-PM1 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-S10 (Compare) or Fujifilm X-T200 (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Mirrorless cameras with viewfinder..

    Olympus E-PM1 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    You can connect E-PM1 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Olympus E-PM1 Battery

    Olympus E-PM1 is powered by BLS-5 battery which provides a battery life of 330 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 382 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

    Olympus E-PM1
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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-PM1 vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-PM1 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PM2
    Compare
    1920 x 1080 360shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL1
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    1280 x 720 290shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL3
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    1920 x 1080 300shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-P1
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    1280 x 720 300shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Panasonic GM1
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    1920 x 1080 230shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL2
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    1280 x 720 280shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-P3
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    1920 x 1080 330shots No No No
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Camera Olympus E-PL5
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    1920 x 1080 360shots No No No

    Olympus E-PM1 Video Features

    With Olympus E-PM1, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60 fps and save in AVCHD and Motion JPEG formats. Full HD resolution of Olympus E-PM1 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Olympus PEN E-PM1 has a built-in Stereo microphone but no speaker. On the other hand, Olympus E-PM1 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Fujifilm X-T200 or Sony Alpha A7 II 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-PM1 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus E-PM1 can shoot continuously at max speed of 6 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec.

    Flash

    Unfortunately E-PM1 doesn't have a built-in flash but it has a flash shoe for mounting external flashes and Olympus also includes a small external flash with the E-PM1 that you can mount on when you need.

    Focusing

    Olympus E-PM1 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 35 points to choose from.

    Olympus E-PM1 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-PM1 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus E-PM1 in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus E-PM1 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 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-PM1 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 has a score of 82 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-PM1 for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 has a score of 59 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.
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    35 Focus Points
    Image Stabilization
    Average Continuous Shooting: 6.0fps
    Average Ergonomics&Handling

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PM1 for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 has a score of 65 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    265g
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PM1 for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-PM1 has a score of 33 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-PM1.
    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-PM1 for Landscape Photography
    Olympus E-PM1 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus E-PM1 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus E-PM1 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus E-PM1

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Olympus E-PM1 amongst Camera Decision readers.

    Olympus E-PM2
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    Olympus E-PL1
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    Olympus E-PL3
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    Olympus E-P1
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    Panasonic GM1
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    Olympus E-PL2
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    Olympus E-P3
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    Olympus E-PL5
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    Olympus E-PM1 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Olympus E-PM1 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Olympus E-PM1's price range.

    Sony A99
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    Sony A77 II
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    Nikon D800E
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    Nikon D7200
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    Olympus E-PM1 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Olympus E-PM1 has an Overall Score of 54/100 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-PM1 is ranked #193 out of 244 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #408 out of 1259 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #408 out of 1259 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #193 out of 244 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #89 out of 118 in Top Ranking Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
    #60 out of 89 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #55 out of 67 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #5 out of 67 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(265g)
    #134 out of 918 in Top Ranking Cameras with Fixed Type Screen
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Olympus E-PM1
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    What are the Dimensions of Olympus E-PM1?
    Olympus PEN E-PM1 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus PEN E-PM1
    Announced 2011-11-23
    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 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 460k 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 1/4000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range no built-in flash
    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 52
    DxO Color Depth 21.0
    DxO Dynamic Range 10.3
    DxO Low Light ISO 499
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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 12,800
    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 35
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080
    Video Formats AVCHD, 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 265g
    Physical Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm
    Battery Life 330 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BLS-5
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC
    Storage Slots 1


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