PEN Lite E-PL3

Innovative & Compact

The PEN Lite E-PL3 is designed for photographers who want a compact system camera with a modern, technology-oriented design. With all the performance qualities of the top of the range PEN model such as the World's Fastest Autofocus, high-performance 12.3MP High Speed Live MOS sensor and the latest TruePic VI image engine, the E-PL3 offers uncompromised performance for the enthusiast. A slim-line 16:9 aspect tilting 3.0-inch HyperCrystal LCD gives the E-PL3 high and low-angle shooting flexibility without compromising the compact size and is extremely useful for waist or chest level HD video capture.

  • Single lens kit (14-42mm) $799
  • Double Zoom kit (14-42mm & 40-150mm) $999
     
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Features

Tilting widescreen LCD

The E-PL3 is the first PEN series camera with a tilting 3.0-inch display (16:9 aspect)
 
   

Superior Image Quality

Features the same high image quality as the flagship E-P3 with 1080i Full HD video capture an extremely compact body weighing just 313 grams with battery and memory card
 
   

Lightning Fast Autofocus Speed

The first PEN Lite uses FAST AF (Frequency Accelerated Sensor Technology) and features focusing speeds and camera responsiveness similar to the flagship E-P3 model
 
   

Creative Art Filters

Six popular Art Filters with advanced Variations and Art Effects allow users to express their creativity and unleash their artistic side
 
   

Clip-on flash with wireless control capability

Powered by the camera’s battery, the PEN Lite features a small, detachable flash unit bundled in the box
 
   

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: LCD (tilting)
Viewing screen size: 3 inch 16:9
Screen resolution: 460,000
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) i Auto (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, 5frames 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: 4.1 frames/sec. in sequential shooting (5.5 fps with IS off); max. recordable shots: RAW mode: Max. 9 frames ( with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB); JPEG(LN) mode: 15 frames
Panorama recording: In Scene select AE mode
3D recording: Yes
Creative filter system: Art Filters
Photo Art Filter types: Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone
Video Art Filter types (Video): Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, 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: 1/60-1/160 (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: 7 settings (3000K - 7500K), Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K) , Underwater WB
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: Bundled clip on flash FL-LM1: GN10 (F no/m) at ISO200
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. Using bundled FL-LM1 flash.
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. 300 shots
Dimensions WxHxD: 109.5 mm (W) x 63.7mm (H) x 37.3mm (D) (excluding protrusions)
Weight: 313g (including Battery and Memory card), 265g (body only)
Operating temperature range: 0 - 40℃ (operation) / -20 - 60℃ (storage)
Operating humidity range: 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage)
Box content: Body, Flash FL-LM1, 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): $799
Available kits: Single-lens kit with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm IIR $799; Double Zoom kit with M.Zuiko Digital 14-42mm IIR & 40-150mm R $999
Underwater housing option: PT-EP05L

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