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OM SYSTEM OLYMPUS PEN E-PM1 12.3MP Interchangeable Camera with CMOS Sensor, 3-inch LCD and 14-42mm II Lens (Black) (Old Model)
Brand | Olympus |
Model Name | PEN E-PM1 |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
Photo Sensor Size | Four Thirds |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | shutter priority |
Form Factor | Mirrorless |
About this item
- Fast Shutter Response. Never miss a shot again with the E-PM1's Fast Shutter Response time of less than 60 milliseconds. The TruePic VI feature allows for reduced shot-to-shot time by shortening the black-out time between shots.
- Professional Audio Sound Capture. Take Videos that are able to capture uncompressed CD-quality 16bit/44.1kHz Linear PCM stereo recording or AC3 Dolby Digital audio.
- 12 MP with 3.0" LCD Screen
- Face Detection with Eye Detect
- Full 1080 HD Video Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD Video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button.
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Picture quality | — | 4.5 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | — | 4.7 | — | 3.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Auto focus | — | 4.4 | 4.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Unique Photo, Inc. | True Modern Electronics |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | — | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | — | RF Mount | Wide Angle | Macro | interchangeable | Zoom |
zoom type | — | Digital Zoom | — | Optical Zoom | digital | Automatic, Manual |
shooting modes | Panorama, Night Portrait, Macro | Scene Intelligent Auto, Flexible-priority AE (Fv), Program AE (P), Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Tv), Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible) (Av), Manual exposure (M), Bulb, Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3 | Automatic | Movie, Auto, Manual | Automatic | 16 |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | HDMI, Bluetooth, USB | USB, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Micro HDMI, Micro USB, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
video resolution | FHD 1080p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K DCI 2160p |
optical zoom | 3 multiplier x | — | 3 multiplier x | 4 multiplier x | 12 multiplier x | 3 multiplier x |
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Auto Focus Technology | Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 460,000 |
Photo Sensor Size | Four Thirds |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.3 MP |
Maximum Webcam Image Resolution | 12 MP |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-shift |
Flash Sync Speed | 1/160_sec |
Video Capture Format | AVI, MJPEG |
Video Capture Resolution | FHD 1080p |
Video Standard | AVI, AVCHD |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
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Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Model Name | PEN E-PM1 |
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Brand | Olympus |
Model Number | V206011BU000 |
Customer Reviews |
3.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #678,804 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,374 in Mirrorless Cameras |
ASIN | B005JRIJWA |
Color | Black |
Specification Met | No |
Age Range (Description) | Kid |
Processor Description | TruePic VI |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.33 x 1.34 x 2.52 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.58 Pounds |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Optical Zoom | 3 x |
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Autofocus Points | 35 |
Camera Lens Description | 14-42mm |
Compatible Mountings | Micro Four Thirds |
Focus Type | automatic with manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 42 Millimeters |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds |
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Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | shutter priority |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Panorama, Macro, Night Portrait |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium-Ion BLS-5 rechargeable battery & charger |
Battery Weight | 29 Grams |
Battery Life | 330 Photos |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 5.5 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Mirrorless |
Hardware Interface | SDHC, SDXC |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Product Description
Product Description
The Small And Stylish Pen. The smallest and lightest PEN is available in six stylish colors - purple, pink, brown, white, silver and black - and features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease-of-use. Its small size and portability make it the ideal camera to document life's fun and spontaneous moments. Live Chat by LivePerson Ease-of-Use Simplified Control. Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The innovative screen activates popular menu options such as Art Filters, iAuto, Scene Modes, and Movie. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen. The E-PM1's Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them - before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc. Excellent Shots - Effortlessly. iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting - portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport - and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PM1 is also equipped with 23 Scene-Select modes for effortless picture taking, including new 3D mode, Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus' conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses.
From the Manufacturer
Never miss a moment with the small and stylish PEN E-PM1. The smallest and lightest PEN features a new and simplified user interface as well as a streamlined button structure for superior ease-of-use. Its small size and portability make it the ideal camera to document life’s fun and spontaneous moments.
Olympus PEN E-PM1 Highlights
Simplified Control
Operating the camera is more intuitive with the newly designed user interface. The innovative screen activates popular menu options such as Art Filters, iAuto, Scene Modes, and Movie. The on-screen graphics have also been updated with a sleeker font design and an automatic pop-up guide in the menu screen.
The E-PM1’s Live Guide system allows you to preview effects as you adjust them – before the image is even captured. Simply select Live Guide and turn the wheel on the back of the camera to slide through numerous photographic effects, such as brightness, color saturation, tone, etc.
Excellent Shots, Effortlessly
iAuto automatically identifies the scene you're shooting – portrait, landscape, night portrait, macro, or sport – and adjusts the settings to optimize results. The E-PM1 is also equipped with 23 Scene- Select modes for effortless picture taking, including new 3D mode, Fireworks, Sunset, Children, Macro and Panorama, to name a few. There are even three scene modes that are specific to shooting with Olympus’ conversion lenses to optimize the performance of those lenses.
3-Inch, Bright Widescreen LCD
This 460 dot high-resolution screen is big and bright enough to let you shoot and share photos and HD video with ease.
Get Wireless
No need for cables or even a computer. Upload or email images directly from your camera with an optional PP-1 PENPAL or Eye-Fi card. The E-PM1 is also capable of recording stills and video to SD, SDHC, SDXC and UHS-I media cards.
12 Megapixels
The new 12 megapixel sensor is optimized to maximize the performance of all mZuiko digital lenses in any shooting condition. Improvements in the sensor makes shooting in low light and Full HD movie recording possible.
Stabilization Technology in the Body, Not in the Lens
Say goodbye to blurry images. Olympus’ in-body image stabilization technology makes it possible to use any Micro Four Thirds lenses (or Four Thirds lens), from wide-angle to telephoto, for perfectly clear, crisp photos no matter what the shooting situation, even in low light!
Face Detection with Eye Detect
Nail the focus for every portrait photo, every time. The new face detection AF employs an "Eye Detect AF" that adjusts focus automatically on the subject's eyes during portrait shooting and can even be adjusted to focus on the right, left or near-side eye. The Face Detection function captures up to eight faces, reducing the chance of blurred subjects when shooting several people at once.
Advanced Shadow Adjustment Technology
You no longer need to worry about the extreme contrast between dark and bright areas in your images. The E-PM1's Shadow Adjustment Technology corrects for extreme light variations with high-tech efficiency either before image capture or during post-capture edits.
Full 1080 HD Video
Shoot up to 29 minutes of 1080 60i HD video and stereo sound in either AVCHD or AVI formats. A Direct HD Movie Button switches you from still to movie mode with just the press of a button.
In-Camera Art Filters
Six in-camera Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama and Dramatic Tone) can be used in all shooting modes as well as filming HD movies. The E-PM1 also includes bracketing up to seven images, each image with a different applied Art Filter. Since they’re built into the camera, these Art Filters can achieve dramatic results on the go without the need for computer or editing software.
Wide Variety of Lenses and Accessories
A range of interchangeable lenses, accessories and flashes are compatible with the E-PM1 to support all different types of photography needs.
New 3D Shooting
Add a new dimension to your photographs in any mode from macro to landscape with Olympus’ 3D technology. By simply selecting the 3D Photo Mode, releasing the shutter, and slowly panning, the camera will automatically take a second image from a slightly different perspective. The 3D data is processed in-camera for easy display on 3D televisions or laptops.
AF Illuminator
The addition of this super luminosity LED beam allows the camera to focus faster in low light up to almost 10 feet.
Increased ISO Sensitivity
Stunning low light photos are a click away with an increased ISO sensitivity to 12,800.
Attachable Flash Included
This camera provides the flexibility to attach a flash to your camera via the accessory port, or leave it at home for maximum portability.
5fps Sequential Shooting
With the E-PM1 you can take up to five photos a second, allowing you to easily capture that perfect shot, especially when your subject is moving.
Fast Auto Focus
The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) AF System is able to focus at an incredible speed and offers 35 separate focus points that are spread over nearly the entire sensor, which makes it possible for pin-point accurate focusing on small subjects wherever they appear in the frame. Selectable 3x3 groups within the 35-point area are especially effective when shooting active subjects.
Improved Color Reproduction
The new TruePic VI Image Processor, designed specifically for the Olympus PEN, features Real Color Technology for improved color reproduction (especially colors such as emerald green, yellow, and gold) and color gradation. The faster processor also allows for a shorter recovery time between shots.
Improved Lens Technology
High-precision engineering and an improved internal focusing mechanism have allowed the Olympus MSC (Movie+Still Compatible) lenses to auto focus quickly, smoothly and silently, perfect for stills and movies.
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Customers like the image quality, quality and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention it takes decent pictures, is an excellent day to day camera and is compact for its class. Customers are also impresseded with the ease of use, saying it's very user friendly and easy as a point and shoot. They appreciate the fast autofocus speed.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. For example, they say it takes decent pictures on simpler settings, produces professional photos, and produces stunning stills under most circumstances. Customers are also impresseded with the sharpness and lack of grain in the photos. Overall, they find the camera to be a great choice for photo taking.
"...it's great for a small camera to carry with you and take great stills under most circumstances...." Read more
"...The pictures are rich and vivid. I also bought the 45mm f1.8 lens for portraits...." Read more
"The E-PM1 is compact for its class and takes good shots, but my wife spotted a deal on the GF3 (which I hadn't researched that much)--I'm glad she..." Read more
"...bigger MOS sensor and you can go to ISO1600 and still have good image quality. I posted an example of image that was taken with ISO1600 with F11...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the camera. They mention that it is a very good camera, excellent day to day camera, and a great camera for the discerning photographer. The quality of images and performance are amazing, and the video quality isn't bad. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Reader be aware!Other than the vulnerable LCD, the camera is great, but they've now made one better...." Read more
"...As a micro four thirds camera, there are good set of lenses from multiple manufacturers, and Olympus has built very responsive camera with good..." Read more
"...At this price point, the camera gives me amazing results (in RAW), I don't care much about not having a viewfinder, but even that I could buy as an..." Read more
"...My general conclusion is that this is a nice little camera, takes good pics even without messing around too much with the settings...." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. For example, they say it's compact for its class, lightweight, and portable. Some say it gives the small form factor of a large point and shoot but has all the power of s DSLR. Overall, most are happy with the portability and quality of the product.
"...All in all, it's great for a small camera to carry with you and take great stills under most circumstances...." Read more
"The E-PM1 is compact for its class and takes good shots, but my wife spotted a deal on the GF3 (which I hadn't researched that much)--I'm glad she..." Read more
"...Olympus E-PM1, as a micro four thirds camera, has significantly bigger MOS sensor and you can go to ISO1600 and still have good image quality...." Read more
"...Extremely lightweight and small - I think I managed to shave off another 100 grams of total weight in my camera bag with this upgrade!*..." Read more
Customers find the digital camera very user friendly, fun to play with, and easy to use as a point and shoot. They say the menu is easy to navigate, and the touch screen makes some things a lot easier. The mode and live guide make it super easy to get the shots they want. They also mention that they can get to the settings quickly, and have control of most of the settings. They mention that the camera has a good quality easy to operate movie setting.
"...GF3's touchcreen makes some things a lot easier, especially since these entry-level cameras have lost some dials and buttons in favor of simplicity..." Read more
"...You can get to the settings quickly and you actually have control of most of settings that you can think of... And you can easily set your focus area..." Read more
"...Up to 5 fps burst mode - really impressive.* Nicer menu interface (though menu layout is mostly unchanged)...." Read more
"Easy to use as a beginner right out the box. Set everything to Auto and you can take good pictures of still life and non action portraits...." Read more
Customers like the focus of the camera. They say it has a fast autofocus speed comparable to DSLRs. They also mention that the camera focuses noticeably faster with the same lenses. Customers also appreciate the fast actions and the ability to shoot at up to 5 fps. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance of this camera.
"I am really enjoying this camera. The auto focus and shutter response are very fast, color is excellent, and with a little tweaking and getting used..." Read more
"...In fact, I have not even tried it yet. Camera takes good IQ and very fast auto focus. I love how i can control so many settings on the camera...." Read more
"...in many important respects (to me) such as overall size/weight, autofocus speed, and flash -- but it's admittedly a step back in some others...." Read more
"...It is usually pretty fast, but in my last outing to the Rally in 100 Acres Wood, I somehow went from Sports (8 frames per second) to Landscape/..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the color of the digital camera. They mention that it has excellent color and metering. The camera has a well-designed and fast autofocus. It has many nice features and the art modes are nice. The photos look absolutely stunningly beautiful and are almost noise free.
"...The auto focus and shutter response are very fast, color is excellent, and with a little tweaking and getting used to the sparse buttons and wheels,..." Read more
"...you view your photos shot in RAW(ORF), you'd be amazed in how beautiful the photos are, there are zero to very low loss of details in dark areas,..." Read more
"...The form factor is wonderful, very compact...." Read more
"...The camera's lovely: perfect look, perfect size, light weight, fast actions, comfortable to hold. I bouth it as a gift to my mother...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it is worth every dime they spend. Customers also mention that the 14-42 mm lens is a good compromise to maintain a portable size.
"...the low light performance and vanilla video shooting, but the value overall is so high I can easily rounding it up." Read more
"...camera is not 'perfect' camera; however this camera is one of the best value for a compact system camera today." Read more
"...They're fun to find, relatively inexpensive, and produce very good photos...." Read more
"I am very happy with my E-PM1. The 14-42 mm lens is a good compromise to maintain a portable size of the camera, while still being able to take all..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the controls of the digital camera. They mention that it has a multitude of functions and Olympus quality for an extremely low price. They say that they have control of most of the settings and that it is a great mix of DSLR like features. They also appreciate the menu operations and the manual control that can be exercised. The pictures are rich and vivid, and it is fun to play with different picture modes.
"...The camera allows greater and greater manual control as desired. The pictures are rich and vivid...." Read more
"...You can get to the settings quickly and you actually have control of most of settings that you can think of... And you can easily set your focus area..." Read more
"...I found what I was looking for in this camera - it has many auto scene mode features, but has interchangeable lenses available, live guides giving..." Read more
"...Many nice features and the art modes are nice. I have not purchased any extra lenses but it is an option...." Read more
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Its small size is a giant asset, making it very easy to take with you anywhere. To compliment this, it only takes about two seconds from cold/off to be on and ready to shoot. I have larger than average hands (without a lens I can almost hide the body itself in my hand), and while I wish there was some sort of snap-on grip out there, I don't feel klutzy shooting with it.
The one downside is performance in low light, especially at the higher ISOs -- anything over 1000 and you can pretty much expect some noise. Also, the auto focus speed suffers dramatically, even when it fires a red LED as a sort of flashlight to find something to focus on.
I haven't had occasion to play with the detachable flash much as of yet, but at first blush it works about like any point-and-shoot flash. I know you can adjust it via the camera's setup menus but I haven't toyed with that yet.
I've taken a couple short videos at 1080p and it performs alright, although that feels more like an afterthought. There aren't many options there and the little built-in mic is better than a cell phone and not as good as a low-end camcorder, particularly if there is any wind or background noise.
All in all, it's great for a small camera to carry with you and take great stills under most circumstances. The 4/3 form factor is gaining popularity and there are a LOT of lenses and accessories for this camera, so for the price, you might be able to do better but I can't see how. If I could, I would probably rate it 4.5 stars for the low light performance and vanilla video shooting, but the value overall is so high I can easily rounding it up.
When I am using the E-PM1, I find that the only place for my thumb is right on the lcd screen. There is a screen protector film that's made specifically for this camera, but you'll need to buy 10 or 20 of them so you can keep replacing them as they rub loose, especially around the buttons. The camera is small enough that even holding it by the lens is tricky. I bought a flash bracket to give my left hand a way to hold the camera.
The little flash that comes with the camera does well for close shots (5-10 feet), but the reviews point out that, as with any camera, a much stronger flash is needed for long telephoto shots. Usually, a flash is put on the camera's hot shoe, but here lies a mystery. The little flash has a plastic foot that slides into the hot shoe, but it has no connections at all through the hot shoe, but rather is powered and controlled by an "accessory port" behind the hot shoe. Luckily there are also contacts on the hot shoe to control a dedicated flash. What does this "accessory port" offer that the hot shoe doesn't? The owner's manual doesn't mention anything about it other than a bluetooth-style file sharing gadget that plugs in there. Has Olympus released the power and signal patterns of this "accessory port" so that other companies can offer compatible products?
Olympus would like people to buy one of their name-brand strong flashes (FL-50R, FL36R, etc.) that work with the camera's so-called RC signal. Reviews say that this is not "radio control", but a special-signal-light-trigger (supposedly avoiding the slave-flash vulnerability of popping whenever anyone else's flash goes off). The second flash has to be able to "see" the little flash mounted on the E-PM1. That puts the second flash forward of the camera, possibly in the field of view. Why put such a restriction on a second flash?
I bought a 4-channel radio-control kit to control the newest FL-600R mega-flash. This solution lets the flash sit anywhere in the room, on a tripod, or on a bracket with the camera. Another option is to buy a hot-shoe extension cable, to control the mega-flash, which would be mounted on the bracket with the camera.
Altogether, it's the age-old trick: make an excellent product, but don't include things that would make it complete, then charge double the price for these necessary accessories. It's not unusual - alot of companies do this. And pretty soon other companies will begin making equivalent accessories that are priced way less than the name brand (I'm writing this in August 2012.) You'll be pleased with this camera - just make sure you make a list of what you want so you know the total cost when you decide to buy it.
Four months later (Demeber 2012), I'm concerned about the LCD panel on the back of the camera. It is not recessed - there is no frame around it that might hold it up off a tabletop if the camera were laid on its back. It is so prominent that a screen protector is essential, crucial, vital to the safety of the screen, yet the protector I used was also vulnerable and rubbed loose in a few weeks. Surely camera designers should think of such things - am I expecting too much? I'll support the screen protector industry as long as I have this camera.
Five more months later (May 2013), I have learned from Olympus Technical Support that the E-PM1 is not able to ask the FL-600R flash to light up its LCD light to augment the camera's little orange auto-focus lamp. The FL-600R flash has to have its LCD light turned on manually, but that leaves it on durinig the shot, which can confuse the auto-exposure on the camera. Luckily, the newer E-PM2 does make use of the FL-600R LCD light for auto-focus. The E-PM2 has a slightly recessed screen, touch-screen capability (including touch-focus change during movie recording!) and other features not available on the E-PM1. Reader be aware!
Other than the vulnerable LCD, the camera is great, but they've now made one better. That's why the price is half what it was. It's last year's model, and the company has moved on.