PEN E-P3

The Classic

The E-P3 is the flagship PEN camera that's designed for the enthusiast who wants a compact system camera that combines a hip modern-retro style with lightning-quick responsiveness. With the one of the world's fastest autofocus speed (for single-shot AF), a brilliant 3-inch OLED touchscreen and a premium built-quality, the E-P3 might just be the SLR replacement you've been waiting for.

  • Single lens kit (14-42mm) $999
  • Double Zoom kit (14-42mm & 40-150mm) $1199
     
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Features

One of the World's Fastest Autofocus speed*

The new FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology) focusing system provides a stunning new level of autofocus performance besting even the fastest professional SLR cameras. An all-new 35 zone AF system features tighter focusing points and improved AF tracking capability .
 
   

Superior Image Quality

Improved dynamic range, impressive colour reproduction and high ISO 12800 sensitivity are benefits that come from the new 12.3 megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor (with Full HD movie capability) and the latest TruePic VI image engine
 
   

Advanced OLED technology screen

The new 3 inch 614K dot OLED display comes with an electrostatic capacitance touch-screen that allows touch-shooting as well as touch-and-glide picture browsing. The menu interface has been redesigned for maximum legibility and ease of use
 
   

Full HD video with advanced video stabilisation

A new multi-motion, predictive algorithm system enables exceptional image stabilisation quality during handheld video recording
 
   

Built-in flash with wireless control capability

A versatile pop-up flash with a guide no. of 10 (ISO200) provides wireless flash control capabilities
 
   
* Among interchangeable lens type digital cameras available as of Feb 8, 2012. Based on Olympus in-house test conditions, using the M.Zuiko 12-50mm lens
 
   

Brochure
Specifications
Camera type: Compact System Camera
Effective megapixels: 12.3
Image sensor type: LiveMOS
Image sensor size: 4/3
Sensor-self cleaning system: Supersonic Wave
Image processing engine: TruePic VI
ISO range: 200-12800
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Interchangeable lens types: Micro Four Thirds + Other lenses via suitable MFT adaptors
Viewing screen type: OLED Touch Screen
Viewing screen size: 3 inch
Screen resolution: 614,000
External live viewfinder: VF-2 (optional)
External live viewfinder resolution: 1,440,000 dots
Image stabilisation: Built-in
IS modes: IS1, IS2, IS3, OFF
Autofocus system type: Imager Contrast Detection AF system
Focus modes: Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR)
Low-light AF assistance: Built-in AF illuminator
Light metering system: TTL Image Sensor metering system
Metering modes: (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% of the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bias spot metering are available)
Metering range: EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering)
Shooting modes: (1) iAuto (2) P: Programme AE (Programme shift can be performed) (3) A: Aperture priority AE (4) S: Shutter priority AE (5) M: Manual (6) Scene select AE (7) Art Filter
Scene modes: Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D
Exposure bracketing: 2, 3, 5 frames in 0.3, 0.7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.5, 0.7EV steps selectable
Still picture aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 6:6, 3:4
Max. burst shooting speed: 3 frames/sec. in sequential shooting; max. recordable shots: RAW mode: Max. 11 frames ( with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB); JPEG(LN) mode: Until limitation of the memory capacity with same card.
Panorama recording: In Scene select AE mode
3D recording: Yes
Creative filter system: Art Filters
Photo Art Filter types: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone
Video Art Filter types (Video): Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Gentle Sepia, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone
Assisted shooting mode: Live Guide
ShutterSpeedRange: 60 - 1/4000 sec. Bulb: up to 30 min. (selectable longest time in the menu. Default: 8 min). 1/3, 1/2, or 1EV steps selectable.
Flash sync speed: 1/60-1/180 (Super FP mode: 1/125-1/4000 with external flash)
Self timer: 12 sec., 2 sec. (cancel available)
Remote: RM-UC1 (optional)
Automatic WB system: High speed Live MOS sensor
WB options: 6 settings (3000K - 7500K), Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K)
WB bracketing: 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis
Colour space: sRGB, Adobe RGB
Flash type and power: GN10 (Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100
Flash hotshoe for external flash: Yes
Compatible external flash units: FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-14, FL-300R
Wireless flash capability: Yes
Memory card type: SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi, Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting
Internal memory: None
Photo recording format(s): RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still)
Photo file sizes: RAW: 4032x3024 (approx. 1/1.5 lossless compressed) Approx. 13.8MB; LF: 4032x3024 (1/4 compressed JPEG) Approx. 5.9MB; LN: 4032x3024 (1/8 compressed JPEG) Approx. 2.7MB; MN: 2560x1920 (1/8 compressed JPEG) Approx. 1.1MB; SN: 1024x768 (1/8 compressed JPEG)
Video recording format: AVCHD/AVI M-JPEG; Best settings: AVCHD Full HD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9, 30fps; HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps (Some Artfilters are exceptional), Aspect 16:9
Recording time: AVCHD Format : Max 29min (Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD Fine : 22min), Motion-JPEG Format : HD: 7min, SD: 14min (Some Artfilters are exceptional)
Video file sizes: AVCHD: Max 4GB; M-JPEG: Max 2GB
Video with sound: Yes
In-camera editing options: Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Trimming, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (colour depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait
Built in microphone type: Stereo
External microphone option: SEMA-1 (optional)
Compatible AP accessories: PP-1, VF-2, MAL-1, SEMA-1
Computer interface (Cable type): CB-USB6 USB Cable
AV interface (Cable type): Mini HDMI type-C (optional)
Battery type (model): BLS-1 Li-ion battery (included)
Battery charger: BCS-1
Battery life (CIPA standard): Approx. 330 shots
Dimensions WxHxD: 122.0 mm (W) x 69.1mm (H) x 34.3mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight: 369g(including Battery and Memory card), 321g (body only)
Operating temperature range: 0 - 40℃ (operation) / -20 - 60℃ (storage)
Operating humidity range: 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Box content: Body, Li-ion battery BLS-1, Li-ion battery charger BCS-1, USB/Video Multi cable, Shoulder strap, OLYMPUS Viewer 2/ib CD-ROM, Instruction manual, Warranty card.
RRP AUD (single lens kit): $999
Available kits: Single-lens kit with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm IIR $999; Double Zoom kit with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm IIR & 40-150mm R $1199
Underwater housing option: No

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