0-inch flip-out widescreen LCD monitor, expanding photographic flexibility. Carrying the six most popular Art Filters plus variations and Art Effect functions, the E-PL3 combines the functionality and image quality of the E-P3 with enhanced ease of use.

PEN QUALITY Ultrafast AF based on the latest technology The perfect shot disappears as fast as it appears, sometimes vanishing even before you have a chance to see it or appreciate it. If only you could capture the moments moving through your mind, preserving them in images that you can look back on again and again.

Will of shooting comes in an instant and vanishes in an instant. The PEN's ultrafast AF will make the ideal real.

The E-PL3 incorporates the same advanced technologies used to implement ultrafast AF speed in the E-P3, including the Fast AF System, new 12.3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic VI image processing engine.

You'll be astonished by the images it will capture for you. 5.

5 fps high-speed sequential shooting The E-PL3 also boasts high-performance sequential shooting capability. It incorporates a newly developed compact high-speed shutter mechanism*1 specially designed to deliver high performance in a compact body.

This has resulted in an improved sequential shooting rate of 5.5 frames per second*2.

Versatile AF functions increase your photographic comfort zone The 35-area AF has 35 focus selection areas, compared to 11 points on previous models, enabling detailed, pinpoint AF across a wider area than before. Other functions for improving AF versatility include the “group area AF”, which selects an area composed of 3 x 3 points from the 35 points to capture a fast-moving subject accurately, as well as the “fulltime AF function”, which keeps the Live View image focused even when the release button is not pressed, enabling quick tracking of a moving subject.

New 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Sensor The E-PL3 incorporates a new 12.

3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS sensor that is a high-sensitivity, high-speed version of the traditional Live MOS sensor. The sensor is also compatible 1920 x 1080/59.

94i full HD-format movie recording. The use of the line addition method for readout of lines in movies and Live View images improves image reproduction.

Maximum sensitivity has also been boosted to as high as ISO12800, which can improve shooting under low light, indoors or using a faster shutter speed. New image processing engine supporting high image quality and fast response The E-PL3 incorporates the new TruePic VI image processing engine to improve image quality and quicken response.

In addition to using the same Fine Detail processing that provided the E-5 with such high resolution, the E-PL3 incorporates Real Color Technology to improve the reproduction and gradation expressions of specific colors, so that they appear more natural and closer to the way the actually look to the human eye. Dedicated image processing cores are used separately for the recorded image and Live View image to improve the response in sequential shooting.

OPERATION Flip-out wide screen 3.0-inch LCD Monitor for more freedom when shooting The E-PL3 is the first PEN model to incorporate a flip-out LCD monitor in a compact body.

With a tilting mechanism capable of varying the orientation by 80 degrees upward or 45 degrees downward, this LCD gives you the freedom to take advantage of a much wider range of shooting, from the high angles useful in crowded environments such as a sports event or rock concert to the low angles helpful when taking pictures of children or pets. With its wide 3.

0-inch screen, this high-definition LCD monitor will be really appreciated by anyone who enjoys active photography. Live Guide for easy control of SLR-style effects The Live Guide interface helps you achieve sophisticated photographic and artistic effects from the moment you hold the camera in your hand.

Techniques possible only with SLRs, such as background defocusing, brightness variation and color tone variation can be controlled intuitively by selecting icons and turning the control dial, while following the Live Guide's instructions. With the E-PL3, the Live Guide can be activated from any of the P/A/S/M modes by simply pressing the Fn button.

Good-looking, sophisticated user interface The E-PL3's user interface has been completely redesigned. The font and graphics used in the menus have been enhanced to offer improved visibility and quality.

With the newly provided Menu Guide, when a menu item is selected, the camera enters the explanation display mode, popping up an explanation of each menu item whenever it is changed. This display is a big help for the user because the user can find out what each function is used for and how it is used without the instruction manual.

The Menu Guide can be switched ON/OFF with the INFO button. FL-LM1 High-Capability Removable Flash A removable flash (GN10 (ISO200)) that can be attached only when needed is provided in the product package.

ART FILTER Six Art Filters Designed for those who are not satisfied with simply capturing reality, but who also want to enjoy artistic expressions with their cameras, The Art Filters has made another progress. The E-PL3 incorporates the six Art Filters available for the present.

In addition, "Art Effects" including the Starlight and White Edge effects are provided to expand the range of expressions. Intuitive combination of the effect with an Art Filter will help you finish your pictures into a work of art.

POP ART (I/II) This filter enhances colors impressively to turn a scene in daily life into a pop, or kitschy world. It even reproduces the atmosphere of the subject brightly and joyfully to finish the picture in a pop art style.

SOFT FOCUS This filter expresses an ethereal atmosphere with a soft tone. While retaining the core details of the subject, it produces a beautiful image with fantasy-like style as if the subject is surrounded by the light of happiness.

GRAINY FILM (I / II) Evoking the rawness and stark power of traditional black and white with rough grains and high contrast, this filter creates a dramatic atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of presence and emphasizing the theme of the picture. PIN HOLE (I / II / III) This filter offers a photographic expression like that obtained from a toy camera by reducing the peripheral brightness using a tunnel effect and reproducing the image in unique color tone.

The result is a mysterious, secretive atmosphere as if you are lost in a different dimension. DIORAMA This filter turns the real world in front of the camera into a world of toys.

A rapid variation in the focus confuses the feeling of distance to create a surreal miniature world. DRAMATIC TONE This filter provides a daily landscape with a dramatic impression.

It applies local changes in contrast to the image to represent the real space in a fictitious style by creating unrealistic tones of light and darkness. Art Effects This function adds various composition effects to Art Filters and has been expanded to five effects with the addition of the Starlight effect and White Edge effect.

These effects provide everyone with the opportunity to utilize exciting new creative expressions in both still images and movies. Art Filter Bracketing This function generates multiple pictures with different Art Filters with a single shot, making it possible to experiment with several different photographic effects at the same time and explore new variations that you may not have though of before.

In addition to the Art Filters, this function can also be used to select multiple picture modes including Vivid, Natural, Muted and Portrait. Various function Full HD movie To make the most of its SLR image quality when recording movies, the E-PL3 can record full HD movies in the super-high-quality AVCHD.

For easy and convenient playback and editing on a computer or web uploading, the E-PL3 can also record HD movies in the AVI Motion JPEG format. Further assurance of quality is provided by the multimotion-compatible movie IS system, which stabilizes the slow shake produced when shooting while walking.

You' ll also be able to take full advantage of the E-PL3's collection of Art Filters to express your creative vision. High-quality stereo audio can be recorded in either the Dolby Digital format (AVCHD recording) or the linear PCM format (AVI Motion JPEG recording).

Movies can be viewed on your TV and controlled by your TV's remote by connecting a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. * Image stabilization in the movie mode is electronic so slightly enlarged images are recorded.

* IS may not be effective if the camera is shaken excessively. * When an Art Filter is used, the frame rate, the recorded audio and the availability of Art Effects vary according to the movie format and the Art Filter in use.

The frame rate is 2 fps with the AVCHD format. * Only a TV compliant with the HDMI-CES standard can be used.

Some operations may be limited with certain TV. * It is recommended to use a card compatible with SD Speed Class 6 or higher for recording movies.

* Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. * “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Built-in image stabilization Though small, the image stabilization mechanism built into the camera offers remarkably high performance. And, because the IS mechanism is incorporated in the camera, it works with any lens you mount on the camera.

Operating automatically as required, this high-precision IS mechanism lets you shoot with confidence even under low light or when using a telephoto lens. Accessory Port 2 The E-PL3 may be small, but it is designed to serve as the core of a powerful photographic system.

An accessory port on the back of the camera lets you connect a variety of accessories including an electronic viewfinder, external stereo microphones and a macro arm light, as well as the OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1 - a communication unit that makes it easy to transfer images to a smartphone. Face and Eye detection AF/Tracking AF Sophisticated and accurate, the face and eye detection AF function lets you prioritize nearer eye, left-side eye or right-side eye to capture sharp, detailed expressions in portrait shooting.

When not required, you can switch it off. For accurate autofocusing of moving subjects, the tracking AF function employs an advanced new detection algorithm that uses the chroma data and face detection data, as well as the luminance signal to improve the accuracy of tracking.

In addition, an AF illuminator is provided to support autofocusing in low light. e-Portrait The e-Portrait scene mode enhances the appearance of your subject by making the skin appear brighter and smoother.

When this mode is set before shooting, the camera automatically saves the image both with and without correction*. It is also possible to apply the same effect in the post-shooting edit mode so that you can take the best shot and make it even better.

* The corrected image is saved only in 2560 x 1920 pixels. * This function may be ineffective with certain subjects.

i-ENHANCE The iAUTO function that automatically selects the optimum mode when the camera is pointed at the subject now includes the "i-ENHANCE" picture mode, which is capable of evoking a "being-there" feeling with vivid colors. The i-ENHANCE mode is set automatically when the iAUTO function is selected, and the camera determines the optimum color and contrast conditions so that the subject is imaged prominently.

Multi-Aspect You can select different aspect ratios for your pictures to suit different requirements or creative goals. Five aspect ratios are available including the standard 4:3, 16:9 for impressive, cinematic-style images, 6:6, which has a square screen like a medium-format camera, 3:2, which is identical to 35 mm film cameras, and 3:4, which makes it possible to capture a vertical composition image without rotating the camera.

Using unusual aspect ratios will lead you to encounters with fresh expressions. 3D Photo Shooting A 3D Photo function has been added to the scene modes.

After you take the first shot in this mode, you simply position the camera following the guide and take the second shot. The images are combined and recorded as a 3D file (MPO format).

The recorded 3D image can be played on a 3D-compatible PC or TV. You can also apply Art Filters* to your 3D pictures to create truly original and impressive images.

* The Starlight effect cannot be applied. * 3D pictures can be viewed on a 3D-compatible PC or TV by playing them back on the camera via an HDMI connection or USB connection, or by playing them back on an SD card.

One-push digital teleconverter The one-push digital teleconverter function can be allocated to the Fn button so you can shoot a 2X telephoto image at the push of the button. Image interpolation performed by the TruePic VI image processor magnifies the captured image by 2X with digital processing while maintaining the number of pixels.

When you use it in combination with the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.

0-5.6R lens, you' ll be able to capture amazing super telephoto pictures with a focal length of 600mm (35mm camera equivalent).

Multi-Exposure This function makes it easy to experiment and create your own amazing images by superimposing two images while checking the final result on the Live View display. An image previously saved as RAW data is used as the basis and displayed semi-transparently on the Live View, while a new image is captured and superimposed.

Each multi-exposure can superimpose two frames at a time so repeating the exposures makes it possible to superimpose as many frames as desired. New slideshow effects The GPU with 3D graphic display capability also makes it possible to enjoy two types of slideshow.

Dazzle your friends and family with an entertaining image display synced with original background music composed by Daishi Dance. It's a great way to relive the fun times you had while shooting, and a great way to share those special times with others.

* The slideshows can be selected when the camera is connected to an HD-compatible TV set through an HDMI mini-cable (commercially available). Specification Product Type Product type Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera Memory SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi * Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting Screen size 17.

3 x 13.0 mm Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Image Pickup Unit Product type High speed Live MOS Sensor Number of pixels Number of effective pixels : Approx.

12.3 million pixels Total number of pixels : Approx.

13.1 million pixels Aspect ratio 1.

33 (4:3) Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor) Recording(Still) Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still) Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Image Stabilization System Type Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer) Mode 3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF IS for finder image - Focal length setting Available Live View Type Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type Field of view Approx.100% Display Mode Normal Mode, Grid Line Mode(4 types), Histogram Mode, Magnified View Mode, Comparable View Mode, OFF Mode Magnification Ratio x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14 Monitor information Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area, Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP, Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition Display of Face Detection Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed Monitor Monitor type LCD, AR(Anti-Reflection) coating, Tilt function Size 3.

0 inches 16:9 Total no. of pixels Approx.

460,000 dots Brightness control / Color balance 7 levels / - Color temperature 7 levels Color tone select - Focusing AF system Imager Contrast Detection AF system *When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist. Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) * C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTS lenses.

* This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately. Full-time AF Available Magnified frame AF Available Face detection AF / Eye detection AF Available (Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority mode / Left side eye priority mode) Focusing point 35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option) Focusing point selection Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area / Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON / Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected AF illuminator Available Manual Focus Assist * Customize function When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically Exposure Control (Still) Metering system (TTL Image sensor metering) TTL Image Sensor metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx.

1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) Metering range EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.

8, ISO 100) Exposure mode (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 (8)Underwater wide / Underwater macro (Selectable from menu as a function on Rec/Fn button) Scene select AE 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 ISO sensitivity AUTO : ISO 200 - 12800(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual : ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or 1 EV steps, Exposure compensation 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable AE lock Available (Using Rec/Fn button is available) Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter speed 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 Built-in flash No. Special external flash is bundled.

Bundled flash FL-LM1 G.No GN=10(ISO200•m) / GN=7(ISO100•m) but ISO100 is not available Flash mode Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync.

, Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. *Flash mode of External Flash Synchronization speed 1/60-1/160 (Super FP 1/125-1/4000 with External Flash) Flash intensity control Up to 3 EV in 0.

3, 0.5, 1 EV steps Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer Sequential shooting speed 4.

1 fps in sequential shooting (5.5 fps in case of "I.

S. OFF".

) Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting [RAW mode] Max.

9frames. (with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB) [JPEG(LN) mode] Max.

15frames in case of "Sequential H" & "I.S.

is ON" (with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB) * Depending on shooting conditions, the sequential shooting speed may reduce speed during shooting. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec.

, 2 sec. (cancel available) Bracketing Exposure bracketing 2, 3, 5frames in 0.

3, 0.5, 0.

7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.

5, 0.7EV steps selectable ISO bracketing - White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.

Flash bracketing - Art Filter bracketing Available Art Filter Mode Pop Art(I/II), Soft Focus, Grainy Film(I/II), Pin Hole(I/II/III), Diorama, Dramatic Tone Variation / Effect Available Recording(Movie) Recording format AVCHD / AVI Motion JPEG Movie Mode [AVCHD] FullHD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9 FullHD Normal : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9 HD Fine : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording), 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9 HD Normal : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording, 13Mbps, Aspect 16:9 * Frame rate of image sensor output is 30fps [AVI Motion-JPEG] HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps, Aspect 16:9 SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps, Aspect 4:3(VGA) * Some Artfilters are exceptional Maximum Recording Time [AVCHD] Max29min(Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD Fine : 22min) [AVI Motion-JPEG] HD: 7min, SD: 14min (Some Artfilters are exceptional) IS for Movie Shifting electronic image File Size AVCHD : Max 4GB / AVI Motion-JPEG : Max 2GB Recording(Sound) Recording format [AVCHD] Dolby Digital [AVI Motion JPEG / Picture with Sound] Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz) Microphone/Speaker Stereo / Mono Maximum Recording Time Picture with Sound: 30sec / Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time White Balance White Balance mode Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 2 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting) Preset white balance 7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K), Underwater WB White balance compensation 7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) Color Mode sRGB, Adobe RGB Picture Mode Mode i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key) Multi Exposure Number of picture 2 frames Functions Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture Multi Aspect 4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/3:4 One push Tele-converter x2 Playback Playback mode Single-frame, Information Display, Index Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar), Close-up (2 - 14X), Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (manual), Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound), When a camera is connected to HDTV with HDMI cable, 2 new slideshow effect can be selectable. (Still) Information display Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information Menu Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai Print Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) Input/Output USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available) HDMI connector Mini HDMI type-D(1080i/720p/576p/480p) Flash attachment Hot shoe Accessory attachment Accessory port 2 PC interface USB 2.

0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available) TV interface HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound) DC-in - Power Requirements Battery BLS-1/BLS-5 Li-ion battery (included) Power battery holder - AC adaptor - Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5 min., selectable) No.

of recordable pictures Approx. 300 shots (with BLS-1/BLS-5 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard) Dimensions/Weight Dimensions 109.

5 x 63.7 x 37.

3mm (excluding protrusions) Weight 313g (including Battery and Memory card) / 265g (body only) Operating Environment Temperature 0 - 40C (operation) / -20 - 60C (storage) Humidity 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) (less)

0-inch flip-out widescreen LCD monitor, expanding photographic flexibility. Carrying the six most popular Art Filters plus variations and Art Effect functions, the E-PL3 combines the functionality and image quality of the E-P3 with enhanced ease of use.

PEN QUALITY Ultrafast AF based on the latest technology The perfect shot disappears as fast as it appears, sometimes vanishing even before you have a chance to see it or appreciate it. If only you could capture the moments moving through your mind, preserving them in images that you can look back on again and again.

Will of shooting comes in an instant and vanishes in an instant. The PEN's ultrafast AF will make the ideal real.

The E-PL3 incorporates the same advanced technologies used to implement ultrafast AF speed in the E-P3, including the Fast AF System, new 12.3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic VI image processing engine.

You'll be astonished by the images it will capture for you. 5.

5 fps high-speed sequential shooting The E-PL3 also boasts high-performance sequential shooting capability. It incorporates a newly developed compact high-speed shutter mechanism*1 specially designed to deliver high performance in a compact body.

This has resulted in an improved sequential shooting rate of 5.5 frames per second*2.

Versatile AF functions increase your photographic comfort zone The 35-area AF has 35 focus selection areas, compared to 11 points on previous models, enabling detailed, pinpoint AF across a wider area than before. Other functions for improving AF versatility include the “group area AF”, which selects an area composed of 3 x 3 points from the 35 points to capture a fast-moving subject accurately, as well as the “fulltime AF function”, which keeps the Live View image focused even when the release button is not pressed, enabling quick tracking of a moving subject.

New 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Sensor The E-PL3 incorporates a new 12.

3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS sensor that is a high-sensitivity, high-speed version of the traditional Live MOS sensor. The sensor is also compatible 1920 x 1080/59.

94i full HD-format movie recording. The use of the line addition method for readout of lines in movies and Live View images improves image reproduction.

Maximum sensitivity has also been boosted to as high as ISO12800, which can improve shooting under low light, indoors or using a faster shutter speed. New image processing engine supporting high image quality and fast response The E-PL3 incorporates the new TruePic VI image processing engine to improve image quality and quicken response.

In addition to using the same Fine Detail processing that provided the E-5 with such high resolution, the E-PL3 incorporates Real Color Technology to improve the reproduction and gradation expressions of specific colors, so that they appear more natural and closer to the way the actually look to the human eye. Dedicated image processing cores are used separately for the recorded image and Live View image to improve the response in sequential shooting.

OPERATION Flip-out wide screen 3.0-inch LCD Monitor for more freedom when shooting The E-PL3 is the first PEN model to incorporate a flip-out LCD monitor in a compact body.

With a tilting mechanism capable of varying the orientation by 80 degrees upward or 45 degrees downward, this LCD gives you the freedom to take advantage of a much wider range of shooting, from the high angles useful in crowded environments such as a sports event or rock concert to the low angles helpful when taking pictures of children or pets. With its wide 3.

0-inch screen, this high-definition LCD monitor will be really appreciated by anyone who enjoys active photography. Live Guide for easy control of SLR-style effects The Live Guide interface helps you achieve sophisticated photographic and artistic effects from the moment you hold the camera in your hand.

Techniques possible only with SLRs, such as background defocusing, brightness variation and color tone variation can be controlled intuitively by selecting icons and turning the control dial, while following the Live Guide's instructions. With the E-PL3, the Live Guide can be activated from any of the P/A/S/M modes by simply pressing the Fn button.

Good-looking, sophisticated user interface The E-PL3's user interface has been completely redesigned. The font and graphics used in the menus have been enhanced to offer improved visibility and quality.

With the newly provided Menu Guide, when a menu item is selected, the camera enters the explanation display mode, popping up an explanation of each menu item whenever it is changed. This display is a big help for the user because the user can find out what each function is used for and how it is used without the instruction manual.

The Menu Guide can be switched ON/OFF with the INFO button. FL-LM1 High-Capability Removable Flash A removable flash (GN10 (ISO200)) that can be attached only when needed is provided in the product package.

ART FILTER Six Art Filters Designed for those who are not satisfied with simply capturing reality, but who also want to enjoy artistic expressions with their cameras, The Art Filters has made another progress. The E-PL3 incorporates the six Art Filters available for the present.

In addition, "Art Effects" including the Starlight and White Edge effects are provided to expand the range of expressions. Intuitive combination of the effect with an Art Filter will help you finish your pictures into a work of art.

POP ART (I/II) This filter enhances colors impressively to turn a scene in daily life into a pop, or kitschy world. It even reproduces the atmosphere of the subject brightly and joyfully to finish the picture in a pop art style.

SOFT FOCUS This filter expresses an ethereal atmosphere with a soft tone. While retaining the core details of the subject, it produces a beautiful image with fantasy-like style as if the subject is surrounded by the light of happiness.

GRAINY FILM (I / II) Evoking the rawness and stark power of traditional black and white with rough grains and high contrast, this filter creates a dramatic atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of presence and emphasizing the theme of the picture. PIN HOLE (I / II / III) This filter offers a photographic expression like that obtained from a toy camera by reducing the peripheral brightness using a tunnel effect and reproducing the image in unique color tone.

The result is a mysterious, secretive atmosphere as if you are lost in a different dimension. DIORAMA This filter turns the real world in front of the camera into a world of toys.

A rapid variation in the focus confuses the feeling of distance to create a surreal miniature world. DRAMATIC TONE This filter provides a daily landscape with a dramatic impression.

It applies local changes in contrast to the image to represent the real space in a fictitious style by creating unrealistic tones of light and darkness. Art Effects This function adds various composition effects to Art Filters and has been expanded to five effects with the addition of the Starlight effect and White Edge effect.

These effects provide everyone with the opportunity to utilize exciting new creative expressions in both still images and movies. Art Filter Bracketing This function generates multiple pictures with different Art Filters with a single shot, making it possible to experiment with several different photographic effects at the same time and explore new variations that you may not have though of before.

In addition to the Art Filters, this function can also be used to select multiple picture modes including Vivid, Natural, Muted and Portrait. Various function Full HD movie To make the most of its SLR image quality when recording movies, the E-PL3 can record full HD movies in the super-high-quality AVCHD.

For easy and convenient playback and editing on a computer or web uploading, the E-PL3 can also record HD movies in the AVI Motion JPEG format. Further assurance of quality is provided by the multimotion-compatible movie IS system, which stabilizes the slow shake produced when shooting while walking.

You' ll also be able to take full advantage of the E-PL3's collection of Art Filters to express your creative vision. High-quality stereo audio can be recorded in either the Dolby Digital format (AVCHD recording) or the linear PCM format (AVI Motion JPEG recording).

Movies can be viewed on your TV and controlled by your TV's remote by connecting a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. * Image stabilization in the movie mode is electronic so slightly enlarged images are recorded.

* IS may not be effective if the camera is shaken excessively. * When an Art Filter is used, the frame rate, the recorded audio and the availability of Art Effects vary according to the movie format and the Art Filter in use.

The frame rate is 2 fps with the AVCHD format. * Only a TV compliant with the HDMI-CES standard can be used.

Some operations may be limited with certain TV. * It is recommended to use a card compatible with SD Speed Class 6 or higher for recording movies.

* Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. * “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Built-in image stabilization Though small, the image stabilization mechanism built into the camera offers remarkably high performance. And, because the IS mechanism is incorporated in the camera, it works with any lens you mount on the camera.

Operating automatically as required, this high-precision IS mechanism lets you shoot with confidence even under low light or when using a telephoto lens. Accessory Port 2 The E-PL3 may be small, but it is designed to serve as the core of a powerful photographic system.

An accessory port on the back of the camera lets you connect a variety of accessories including an electronic viewfinder, external stereo microphones and a macro arm light, as well as the OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1 - a communication unit that makes it easy to transfer images to a smartphone. Face and Eye detection AF/Tracking AF Sophisticated and accurate, the face and eye detection AF function lets you prioritize nearer eye, left-side eye or right-side eye to capture sharp, detailed expressions in portrait shooting.

When not required, you can switch it off. For accurate autofocusing of moving subjects, the tracking AF function employs an advanced new detection algorithm that uses the chroma data and face detection data, as well as the luminance signal to improve the accuracy of tracking.

In addition, an AF illuminator is provided to support autofocusing in low light. e-Portrait The e-Portrait scene mode enhances the appearance of your subject by making the skin appear brighter and smoother.

When this mode is set before shooting, the camera automatically saves the image both with and without correction*. It is also possible to apply the same effect in the post-shooting edit mode so that you can take the best shot and make it even better.

* The corrected image is saved only in 2560 x 1920 pixels. * This function may be ineffective with certain subjects.

i-ENHANCE The iAUTO function that automatically selects the optimum mode when the camera is pointed at the subject now includes the "i-ENHANCE" picture mode, which is capable of evoking a "being-there" feeling with vivid colors. The i-ENHANCE mode is set automatically when the iAUTO function is selected, and the camera determines the optimum color and contrast conditions so that the subject is imaged prominently.

Multi-Aspect You can select different aspect ratios for your pictures to suit different requirements or creative goals. Five aspect ratios are available including the standard 4:3, 16:9 for impressive, cinematic-style images, 6:6, which has a square screen like a medium-format camera, 3:2, which is identical to 35 mm film cameras, and 3:4, which makes it possible to capture a vertical composition image without rotating the camera.

Using unusual aspect ratios will lead you to encounters with fresh expressions. 3D Photo Shooting A 3D Photo function has been added to the scene modes.

After you take the first shot in this mode, you simply position the camera following the guide and take the second shot. The images are combined and recorded as a 3D file (MPO format).

The recorded 3D image can be played on a 3D-compatible PC or TV. You can also apply Art Filters* to your 3D pictures to create truly original and impressive images.

* The Starlight effect cannot be applied. * 3D pictures can be viewed on a 3D-compatible PC or TV by playing them back on the camera via an HDMI connection or USB connection, or by playing them back on an SD card.

One-push digital teleconverter The one-push digital teleconverter function can be allocated to the Fn button so you can shoot a 2X telephoto image at the push of the button. Image interpolation performed by the TruePic VI image processor magnifies the captured image by 2X with digital processing while maintaining the number of pixels.

When you use it in combination with the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.

0-5.6R lens, you' ll be able to capture amazing super telephoto pictures with a focal length of 600mm (35mm camera equivalent).

Multi-Exposure This function makes it easy to experiment and create your own amazing images by superimposing two images while checking the final result on the Live View display. An image previously saved as RAW data is used as the basis and displayed semi-transparently on the Live View, while a new image is captured and superimposed.

Each multi-exposure can superimpose two frames at a time so repeating the exposures makes it possible to superimpose as many frames as desired. New slideshow effects The GPU with 3D graphic display capability also makes it possible to enjoy two types of slideshow.

Dazzle your friends and family with an entertaining image display synced with original background music composed by Daishi Dance. It's a great way to relive the fun times you had while shooting, and a great way to share those special times with others.

* The slideshows can be selected when the camera is connected to an HD-compatible TV set through an HDMI mini-cable (commercially available). Specification Product Type Product type Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera Memory SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi * Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting Screen size 17.

3 x 13.0 mm Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Image Pickup Unit Product type High speed Live MOS Sensor Number of pixels Number of effective pixels : Approx.

12.3 million pixels Total number of pixels : Approx.

13.1 million pixels Aspect ratio 1.

33 (4:3) Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor) Recording(Still) Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still) Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Image Stabilization System Type Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer) Mode 3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF IS for finder image - Focal length setting Available Live View Type Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type Field of view Approx.100% Display Mode Normal Mode, Grid Line Mode(4 types), Histogram Mode, Magnified View Mode, Comparable View Mode, OFF Mode Magnification Ratio x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14 Monitor information Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area, Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP, Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition Display of Face Detection Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed Monitor Monitor type LCD, AR(Anti-Reflection) coating, Tilt function Size 3.

0 inches 16:9 Total no. of pixels Approx.

460,000 dots Brightness control / Color balance 7 levels / - Color temperature 7 levels Color tone select - Focusing AF system Imager Contrast Detection AF system *When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist. Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) * C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTS lenses.

* This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately. Full-time AF Available Magnified frame AF Available Face detection AF / Eye detection AF Available (Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority mode / Left side eye priority mode) Focusing point 35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option) Focusing point selection Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area / Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON / Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected AF illuminator Available Manual Focus Assist * Customize function When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically Exposure Control (Still) Metering system (TTL Image sensor metering) TTL Image Sensor metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx.

1% for the viewfinder screen. Highlight / shadow bases are available) Metering range EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.

8, ISO 100) Exposure mode (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 (8)Underwater wide / Underwater macro (Selectable from menu as a function on Rec/Fn button) Scene select AE 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 ISO sensitivity AUTO : ISO 200 - 12800(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual : ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or 1 EV steps, Exposure compensation 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable AE lock Available (Using Rec/Fn button is available) Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter speed 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 Built-in flash No. Special external flash is bundled.

Bundled flash FL-LM1 G.No GN=10(ISO200•m) / GN=7(ISO100•m) but ISO100 is not available Flash mode Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync.

, Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. *Flash mode of External Flash Synchronization speed 1/60-1/160 (Super FP 1/125-1/4000 with External Flash) Flash intensity control Up to 3 EV in 0.

3, 0.5, 1 EV steps Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer Sequential shooting speed 4.

1 fps in sequential shooting (5.5 fps in case of "I.

S. OFF".

) Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting [RAW mode] Max.

9frames. (with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB) [JPEG(LN) mode] Max.

15frames in case of "Sequential H" & "I.S.

is ON" (with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB) * Depending on shooting conditions, the sequential shooting speed may reduce speed during shooting. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec.

, 2 sec. (cancel available) Bracketing Exposure bracketing 2, 3, 5frames in 0.

3, 0.5, 0.

7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.

5, 0.7EV steps selectable ISO bracketing - White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis.

Flash bracketing - Art Filter bracketing Available Art Filter Mode Pop Art(I/II), Soft Focus, Grainy Film(I/II), Pin Hole(I/II/III), Diorama, Dramatic Tone Variation / Effect Available Recording(Movie) Recording format AVCHD / AVI Motion JPEG Movie Mode [AVCHD] FullHD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9 FullHD Normal : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9 HD Fine : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording), 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9 HD Normal : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording, 13Mbps, Aspect 16:9 * Frame rate of image sensor output is 30fps [AVI Motion-JPEG] HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps, Aspect 16:9 SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps, Aspect 4:3(VGA) * Some Artfilters are exceptional Maximum Recording Time [AVCHD] Max29min(Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD Fine : 22min) [AVI Motion-JPEG] HD: 7min, SD: 14min (Some Artfilters are exceptional) IS for Movie Shifting electronic image File Size AVCHD : Max 4GB / AVI Motion-JPEG : Max 2GB Recording(Sound) Recording format [AVCHD] Dolby Digital [AVI Motion JPEG / Picture with Sound] Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz) Microphone/Speaker Stereo / Mono Maximum Recording Time Picture with Sound: 30sec / Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time White Balance White Balance mode Auto WB, 7 Preset WBs, 2 Capture WBs, Custom WB(Kelvin setting) Preset white balance 7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K), Underwater WB White balance compensation 7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) Color Mode sRGB, Adobe RGB Picture Mode Mode i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key) Multi Exposure Number of picture 2 frames Functions Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture Multi Aspect 4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/3:4 One push Tele-converter x2 Playback Playback mode Single-frame, Information Display, Index Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar), Close-up (2 - 14X), Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (manual), Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound), When a camera is connected to HDTV with HDMI cable, 2 new slideshow effect can be selectable. (Still) Information display Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information Menu Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai Print Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) Input/Output USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available) HDMI connector Mini HDMI type-D(1080i/720p/576p/480p) Flash attachment Hot shoe Accessory attachment Accessory port 2 PC interface USB 2.

0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available) TV interface HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound) DC-in - Power Requirements Battery BLS-1/BLS-5 Li-ion battery (included) Power battery holder - AC adaptor - Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5 min., selectable) No.

of recordable pictures Approx. 300 shots (with BLS-1/BLS-5 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard) Dimensions/Weight Dimensions 109.

5 x 63.7 x 37.

3mm (excluding protrusions) Weight 313g (including Battery and Memory card) / 265g (body only) Operating Environment Temperature 0 - 40C (operation) / -20 - 60C (storage) Humidity 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) (less)

With Live Guide, six Art Filters, and six body color variations, the E-PM1 is the product of the pursuit of simplicity and stylishness. PEN QUALITY Ultrafast AF based on the latest technology Life is full of photo opportunities.

If you carry a camera with you at all times, you'll have a chance to capture each and every one of them. To achieve ultrafast AF, the E-PM1 incorporates the same Fast AF System, new 12.

3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS Sensor and TruePic VI image processing engine as the E-P3. Now you will be able to preserve those special moments that capture your imagination in a way you'll never forget.

5.5 fps high-speed sequential shooting The E-PM1 also boasts high-performance sequential shooting capability.

It incorporates a newly developed compact high-speed shutter mechanism*1 specially designed to deliver high performance in a compact body. This has resulted in an improved sequential shooting rate of 5.

5 frames per second*2. *1 When the power is turned ON, the shutter operation sound is generated for initialization of the shutter mechanism.

*2 When the image stabilization is OFF in the S-AF (MF) mode; 4.1 fps when the image stabilization is ON.

Versatile AF functions increase your photographic comfort zone The 35-area AF has 35 focus selection areas, compared to 11 points on previous models, enabling detailed, pinpoint AF across a wider area than before. Other functions for improving AF versatility include the “group area AF”, which selects an area composed of 3 x 3 points from the 35 points to capture a fast-moving subject accurately, as well as the “fulltime AF function”, which keeps the Live View image focused even when the release button is not pressed, enabling quick tracking of a moving subject.

New 12.3-megapixel Live MOS Sensor The E-PM1 incorporates a new 12.

3-megapixel High Speed Live MOS sensor that is a high-sensitivity, high-speed version of the traditional Live MOS sensor. The sensor is also compatible 1920 x 1080/59.

94i full HD-format movie recording. The use of the line addition method for readout of lines in movies and Live View images improves image reproduction.

Maximum sensitivity has also been boosted to as high as ISO12800, which can improve shooting under low light, indoors or using a faster shutter speed. New image processing engine supporting high image quality and fast response The E-PM1 incorporates the new TruePic VI image processing engine to improve image quality and quicken response.

In addition to using the same Fine Detail processing that provided the E-5 with such high resolution, the E-PM1 incorporates Real Color Technology to improve the reproduction and gradation expressions of specific colors, so that they appear more natural and closer to the way the actually look to the human eye. Dedicated image processing cores are used separately for the recorded image and Live View image to improve the response in sequential shooting.

Live Guide and Menu Guide for friendly guidance of SLR photography The Live Guide interface makes it possible for users who are not familiar with SLR photography to take full advantage of its advanced expressive power. It enables intuitive control of techniques possible only with SLRs, such as background defocusing.

If there is any function in the menu that you do not know, the camera provides an explanation in the Menu Guide so you won't have to keep referring to the instruction manual every time. Simple and new, Stripe Screen control system The Stripe Screen control system makes possible shooting using the minimum required number of buttons and the fewest operation steps.

When you press the MENU button, the Stripe Screen appears to help you with camera mode selection and other settings. This is a simple control system that can be mastered even by beginners.

Good-looking, sophisticated user interface The E-PM1's user interface has been completely redesigned. The font and graphics used in the menus have been enhanced to offer improved visibility and quality.

With the newly provided Menu Guide, when a menu item is selected, the camera enters the explanation display mode, popping up an explanation of each menu item whenever it is changed. This display is a big help for the user because the user can find out what each function is used for and how it is used without the instruction manual.

The Menu Guide can be switched ON/OFF with the INFO button. FL-LM1 High-Capability Removable Flash A removable flash (GN10 (ISO200)) that can be attached only when needed is provided in the product package.

Art Filters for addition of real creative expressions in pictures Olympus's highly acclaimed Art Filters make it easy for you to take the kind of cool, stylish pictures you would expect to see only in magazines or photo collections. The E-PM1 incorporates the six most popular Art Filters so you can embellish still photos and movies with exciting and dramatic effects, while checking the final result in the LCD monitor.

POP ART This filter enhances colors impressively to turn a scene in daily life into a pop, or kitschy world. It even reproduces the atmosphere of the subject brightly and joyfully to finish the picture in a pop art style.

SOFT FOCUS This filter expresses an ethereal atmosphere with a soft tone. While retaining the core details of the subject, it produces a beautiful image with fantasy-like style as if the subject is surrounded by the light of happiness.

GRAINY FILM Evoking the rawness and stark power of traditional black and white with rough grains and high contrast, this filter creates a dramatic atmosphere, enhancing the feeling of presence and emphasizing the theme of the picture. PIN HOLE This filter offers a photographic expression like that obtained from a toy camera by reducing the peripheral brightness using a tunnel effect and reproducing the image in unique color tone.

The result is a mysterious, secretive atmosphere as if you are lost in a different dimension. DIORAMA This filter turns the real world in front of the camera into a world of toys.

A rapid variation in the focus confuses the feeling of distance to create a surreal miniature world. DRAMATIC TONE This filter provides a daily landscape with a dramatic impression.

It applies local changes in contrast to the image to represent the real space in a fictitious style by creating unrealistic tones of light and darkness. Art Filter Bracketing This function generates multiple pictures with different Art Filters with a single shot, making it possible to experiment with several different photographic effects at the same time and explore new variations that you may not have though of before.

In addition to the Art Filters, this function can also be used to select multiple picture modes including Vivid, Natural, Muted and Portrait. Full HD movie To make the most of its SLR image quality when recording movies, the E-PM1 can record full HD movies in the super-high-quality AVCHD.

For easy and convenient playback and editing on a computer or web uploading, the E-PM1 can also record HD movies in the AVI Motion JPEG format. Further assurance of quality is provided by the multimotion-compatible movie IS system, which stabilizes the slow shake produced when shooting while walking.

You' ll also be able to take full advantage of the E-PM1's collection of Art Filters to express your creative vision. High-quality stereo audio can be recorded in either the Dolby Digital format (AVCHD recording) or the linear PCM format (AVI Motion JPEG recording).

Movies can be viewed on your TV and controlled by your TV's remote by connecting a commercially available HDMI mini-cable. * Image stabilization in the movie mode is electronic so slightly enlarged images are recorded.

* IS may not be effective if the camera is shaken excessively. * When an Art Filter is used, the frame rate, the recorded audio and the availability of Art Effects vary according to the movie format and the Art Filter in use.

The frame rate is 2 fps with the AVCHD format. * Only a TV compliant with the HDMI-CES standard can be used.

Some operations may be limited with certain TV. * It is recommended to use a card compatible with SD Speed Class 6 or higher for recording movies.

* Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. * “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

Built-in image stabilization Though small, the image stabilization mechanism built into the camera offers remarkably high performance. And, because the IS mechanism is incorporated in the camera, it works with any lens you mount on the camera.

Operating automatically as required, this high-precision IS mechanism lets you shoot with confidence even under low light or when using a telephoto lens. Accessory Port 2 The E-PM1 may be small, but it is designed to serve as the core of a powerful photographic system.

An accessory port on the back of the camera lets you connect a variety of accessories including an electronic viewfinder, external stereo microphones and a macro arm light, as well as the OLYMPUS PENPAL PP-1 - a communication unit that makes it easy to transfer images to a smartphone. Face and Eye detection AF/Tracking AF Sophisticated and accurate, the face and eye detection AF function lets you prioritize nearer eye, left-side eye or right-side eye to capture sharp, detailed expressions in portrait shooting.

When not required, you can switch it off. For accurate autofocusing of moving subjects, the tracking AF function employs an advanced new detection algorithm that uses the chroma data and face detection data, as well as the luminance signal to improve the accuracy of tracking.

In addition, an AF illuminator is provided to support autofocusing in low light. e-Portrait The e-Portrait scene mode enhances the appearance of your subject by making the skin appear brighter and smoother.

When this mode is set before shooting, the camera automatically saves the image both with and without correction*. It is also possible to apply the same effect in the post-shooting edit mode so that you can take the best shot and make it even better.

* The corrected image is saved only in 2560 x 1920 pixels. * This function may be ineffective with certain subjects.

i-ENHANCE The iAUTO function that automatically selects the optimum mode when the camera is pointed at the subject now includes the "i-ENHANCE" picture mode, which is capable of evoking a "being-there" feeling with vivid colors. The i-ENHANCE mode is set automatically when the iAUTO function is selected, and the camera determines the optimum color and contrast conditions so that the subject is imaged prominently.

Multi-Aspect You can select different aspect ratios for your pictures to suit different requirements or creative goals. Five aspect ratios are available including the standard 4:3, 16:9 for impressive, cinematic-style images, 6:6, which has a square screen like a medium-format camera, 3:2, which is identical to 35 mm film cameras, and 3:4, which makes it possible to capture a vertical composition image without rotating the camera.

Using unusual aspect ratios will lead you to encounters with fresh expressions. 3D Photo Shooting A 3D Photo function has been added to the scene modes.

After you take the first shot in this mode, you simply position the camera following the guide and take the second shot. The images are combined and recorded as a 3D file (MPO format).

The recorded 3D image can be played on a 3D-compatible PC or TV. You can also apply Art Filters* to your 3D pictures to create truly original and impressive images.

* The Starlight effect cannot be applied. * 3D pictures can be viewed on a 3D-compatible PC or TV by playing them back on the camera via an HDMI connection or USB connection, or by playing them back on an SD card.

One-push digital teleconverter The one-push digital teleconverter function can be allocated to the Movie REC button so you can shoot a 2X telephoto image at the push of the button. Image interpolation performed by the TruePic VI image processor magnifies the captured image by 2X with digital processing while maintaining the number of pixels.

When you use it in combination with the M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm f4.

0-5.6R lens, you' ll be able to capture amazing super telephoto pictures with a focal length of 600mm (35mm camera equivalent).

Multi-Exposure This function makes it easy to experiment and create your own amazing images by superimposing two images while checking the final result on the Live View display. An image previously saved as RAW data is used as the basis and displayed semi-transparently on the Live View, while a new image is captured and superimposed.

Each multi-exposure can superimpose two frames at a time so repeating the exposures makes it possible to superimpose as many frames as desired. New slideshow effects The GPU with 3D graphic display capability also makes it possible to enjoy two types of slideshow.

Dazzle your friends and family with an entertaining image display synced with original background music composed by Daishi Dance. It's a great way to relive the fun times you had while shooting, and a great way to share those special times with others.

* The slideshows can be selected when the camera is connected to an HD-compatible TV set through an HDMI mini-cable (commercially available). Specification Product Type Product type Micro Four Thirds interchangeable lens system camera Memory SD Memory Card(SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I compatible), Eye-Fi * Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting Screen size 17.

3 x 13.0 mm Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Mount Effective Pixels number 12.

3 million pixels Image Pickup Unit Product type High speed Live MOS Sensor Total no. of pixels Approx.

13.1 million pixels Aspect ratio 1.

33 (4:3) Filter array Primary color filter (RGB) LPF - IR cut filter - Dust reduction Supersonic Wave Filter (dust reduction system for image sensor) Recording Recording format DCF, DPOF compatible/Exif, PRINT Image Matching III File format RAW (12-bit lossless compression), JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MPO (3D still) Recording image size [RAW] 4032 x 3024 pixels [JPEG] 4032 x 3024 pixels - 640 x 480 pixels Recording(Movie) Recording format AVCHD / AVI Motion JPEG Movie Mode (AVCHD) [AVCHD] FullHD Fine : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 20Mbps, Aspect 16:9 FullHD Normal : 1920(H)x1080(V), 60i Recording, 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9 HD Fine : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording), 17Mbps, Aspect 16:9 HD Normal : 1280(H)x720(V), 60p Recording, 13Mbps, Aspect 16:9 * Frame rate of image sensor output is 30fps [AVI Motion-JPEG] HD: 1280(H)x720(V), 30fps, Aspect 16:9 SD: 640(H)x480(V), 30fps, Aspect 4:3(VGA) * Some Artfilters are exceptional File Size AVCHD : Max 4GB / AVI Motion-JPEG : Max 2GB Maximum Recording Time [AVCHD] Max29min(Full HD Normal/HD Fine/HD Normal : 29min, Full HD Fine : 22min) [AVI Motion-JPEG] HD: 7min, SD: 14min (Some Artfilters are exceptional) Recording(Sound) Recording format [AVCHD] Dolby Digital [AVI Motion JPEG / Picture with Sound] Wave Format Base (Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz) Maximum Recording Time Picture with Sound: 30sec / Movie: depend on Movie Recording Time Mic/Speaker Stereo / Mono Tele-converter effect x2 Live View Type Image Sensor(High Speed Live MOS) type Field of view 100% Display Mode Normal Mode, Grid Line Mode(4 types), Histogram Mode, Magnified View Mode, Comparable View Mode, OFF Mode Magnification Ratio x5, x7, x10 (Default), x14 Monitor information Aperture value, Shutter speed, Auto Bracket, AE Lock, AF mode, IS, Shooting Mode, Battery Check, Myset, Internal Temperature Warning, Face / Eye Detection, Histogram, Number of storable still pictures, Record mode, ISO, Sequential shooting, Self-timer, White Balance, Metering Mode, AF confirmation mark, Exposure Compensation Value, Spot metering Area, Flash Mode, Flash Status, Flash intensity Control, Super FP, Focusing length, Tone control, Eye-Fi condition Display of Face Detection Max 8 frames of face detection can be displayed Live View - AF High speed imager AF Image Stabilizer System Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer) Mode 3 modes (IS1:2 dimensional activation, IS2:1 dimensional activation in landscape frame to vertical direction moving, IS3:1dimensional activation in portrait frame to vertical direction moving ), OFF Manual Function Available IS for Movie Shifting electronic image Monitor Product type LCD, AR(Anti-Reflection) coating, Size 3.0 inches 16:9 Total no.

of pixels Approx. 460,000 dots Playback field of view 100% Brightness control 7 levels Color balance - Color temperature 7 levels Monitor color - Focusing AF system Imager Contrast Detection AF system *When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist.

Focus mode Single AF (S-AF) / Continuous AF (C-AF) / Manual Focus (MF) / S-AF + MF / AF tracking (C-AF + TR) * C-AF and AF tracking are not available with non-mFTS lenses. * This is can be set in both recording mode, still and movie, separately.

Advance AF Available Focusing point 35-area multiple AF with the contrast detection system (Auto, selectable in option) Focusing point selection Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area / Auto from almost all area when Face detection is ON / Free selection when Magnified View Mode is selected AF luminance range (phase-difference detection system) - AF illuminator Available AF lock Locked at first position of Shutter button in Single AF mode Focus tracking Available Focus aid - Fine Adjustment - Magnified Spot AF Available Face priority AF/Eye Detect AF Available (Eye Detect AF : OFF / Near side eye priority mode / Right side eye priority mode / Left side eye priority mode) Manual Focus Assist When rotation of focus ring is detected under S-AF+MF or MF mode, LV is magnified automatically Exposure Control (Still) Metering system TTL Image Sensor metering system (1) Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering) (2) Center weighted average metering (3) Spot metering (approx. 1% for the viewfinder screen.

Highlight / shadow bases are available) Metering range EV 0 - 20 (Digital ESP metering, Centre weighted average metering, Spot metering) (At normal temperature, 17mm f2.8, ISO 100) Exposure mode (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 (8)Underwater wide / Underwater macro (Selectable from menu as a function on Rec/Arrow pad button) Scene program AE - Scene select AE 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 Underwater program AE - ISO sensitivity AUTO : ISO 200 - 12800(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual : ISO 200 - 12800, 1/3 or 1 EV steps, Exposure compensation 3 EV in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps selectable AE lock Available (Using Rec button is available) Exposure bracketing 2, 3, 5frames in 0.

3, 0.5, 0.

7, 1EV steps selectable, 7frames in 0.3, 0.

5, 0.7EV steps selectable ISO bracketing - Metering standard value adjustment 1/6 EV step, 1EV range Exposure Control(Movie) (1)P: Programme AE (2) A: Aperture priority AE (3) S: Shutter speed priority AE (4)M:Manual (5) Art Filter * S mode and M mode : Shutter speed is limited in less than 1/30 sec.

White Balance Auto WB system High speed Live MOS sensor Preset white balance 7 settings (3000K - 7500K) Lamp (3000K), Fluorescent (4000K), Daylight (5300K), Flash (5500K), Cloudy (6000K), Shade (7500K), Underwater WB Flash + WB - AWB Keep Warm Color - White balance compensation 7 steps in each A-B/G-M axis (in Auto WB / Preset WB mode / One touch WB) CWB (Kelvin setting) 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) One-touch white balance 2 custom settings can be registered White balance bracketing 3 frames in 2, 4, 6 steps selectable in each A-B/G-M axis. Color Mode sRGB, Adobe RGB Picture Mode Mode i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait, Muted, Monotone, Art Filter Adjustment parameter Contrast, Sharpness and Saturation level available in 5 steps for i-Enhance, Vivid, Natural, Portrait and Muted / Contrast and Sharpness level available in 5 steps for Monotone / 3 effect levels are available in i-Enhance Filter effect Yellow, Orange, Red or Green filter available for Monotone Picture tone Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green tone available for Monotone Gradation 4 levels (Auto, High key, Normal, Low key) Art Filter bracketing Available Noise Filter OFF, LOW, STANDARD, HIGH Noise Reduction OFF, ON (effective when shutter speed is slower than 1sec), AUTO (effective when shutter speed is slower than 4sec(at ISO 200 or higher) or 8sec(at lower than ISO200) Shutter Product type Computerized focal-plane shutter Shutter speed 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. Self-timer Operation time: 12 sec.

, 2 sec. (cancel available) Remote cable release Available (Optional RM-UC1) Wireless remote control - Anti shock mode - Movie mode - Drive Drive mode Single-frame shooting, Sequential shooting, Self-timer Sequential shooting speed 4.

1 fps in sequential shooting (5.5 fps in case of "I.

S. OFF".

) Max. recordable pictures on sequential shooting [RAW mode] Max.

9frames. (with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB) [JPEG(LN) mode] Max.

15frames in case of "Sequential H" & "I.S.

is ON" (with Toshiba SDHC UHS-I card R95 W80 model Premiugate series "Class 10" 8GB) * Depending on shooting conditions, the sequential shooting speed may reduce speed during shooting. Flash Built-in flash No.

Special external flash is bundled. G.

No 10(Fno/m) at ISO200, 7(Fno/m) at ISO100 but ISO100 is not available Mode TTL-Auto, Manual(Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64) Color Temperature 5500400K Wireless Flash Control Available(4ch, 4Groups), Bundled flash is usable as a center flash in case of wireless flash control. Compatible external flash FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-50, FL-36, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R Flash control mode - External Flash control mode TTL Auto, Auto, Manual, FP-TTL-AUTO, FP-MANUAL Flash mode - Flash mode of External Flash Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync.

, Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Off. Synchronization speed 1/60-1/160 (Super FP 1/125-1/4000 with External Flash) Flash intensity control Up to 3 EV in 0.

3, 0.5, 1 EV steps Synchronization timing - Flash bracketing - Art Filter Mode Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone Variation / Effect - Multi Exposure Number of picture 2 frames Functions Auto gain, Live View, Exposing on Recorded picture Multi Aspect Aspect Ratio 4:3(Default)/3:2/16:9/6:6/3:4 Process RAW: Aspect ratio is recorded as Exif data, JPEG: JPEG image is produced based on the aspect ratio Super control panel Information (shooting) Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, WB compensation value, Record mode, Flash Status, Record mode, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Color space, Sharpness, Contrast, Saturation, Internal Temperature Warning, Gradation, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio, Super FP Information (Wireless flash commander) - Back light timer - Live control Battery information, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation value, ISO sensitivity, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure indicator, Flash intensity compensation indicator, Date, Auto BKT setting, NR setting, WB, Record mode, Flash Status, Image size, Drive mode, Flash intensity compensation value, Metering mode, Recordable still image number, Focusing mode, AF frame, Internal Temperature Warning, IS activating mode, Face detection, My Mode, Multi Exposure, Aspect Ratio Live Guide Color saturation, Color image, Brightness, Blur Background, Express Motion, Shooting Tips Playback Playback mode Single-frame, Information Display, Index Display(4/9/25/100 frames, Calendar), Close-up (2 - 14X), Movie (w/sound, FF/REW/Pause), Picture rotation (manual), Slideshow(Still/Movie/Still+Movie, Slide show w/BGM/BGM+Sound/Sound), When a camera is connected to HDTV with HDMI cable, 2 new slideshow effect can be selectable.

(Still) Information display Histogram (independent luminance / RGB available), Highlight / Shadow point warning, AF frame, Shooting information Menu Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croat, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovakian, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Rumanian, Indonesian, Malay, Thai Reset & custom setting 4 setting recordable Image Editing Erasing function Single frame, All frames, Selected frames(from Index) Protect function Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) Copy between media - RAW picture editing RAW development based on settings of the camera(including Art Filter) JPEG editing Shadow adjustment, Red-eye fix, Cropping, Aspect. Monotone, Sepia, Saturation (color depth), Resize (producing another file, 1280x960, 640x480, 320x240), e-portrait Merge function - Image Overlay Up to 3 RAW images Print Print reservation (DPOF), Direct print (PictBridge compatible) Input/Output PC interface USB 2.

0 High Speed for storage through Multi-connector(MTP mode is available) TV interface HDMI(HD/Mono or Stereo Sound), VIDEO-OUT(SD/Mono Sound) USB/Video connector Dedicated multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1, USB cable is available) Video connector - HDMI Mini HDMI type-D(1080i/720p/576p/480p) Flash attachment Hot shoe DC-in - Accessory attachment Accessory port 2 Power Requirements Battery BLS-1/BLS-5 Li-ion battery (included) Sleep mode Available (1, 3, 5 min., selectable) No.

of recordable pictures Approx. 300 shots (with BLS-1/BLS-5 and Toshiba Class 6 SDHC 4GB card under CIPA testing standard) Power battery holder - Dimensions/Weight Dimensions 109.

5 x 63.7 x 34.

0mm (excluding protrusions) Weight 265g (including Battery and Memory card) / 217g (body only) Operating Environment Temperature 0 - 40C (operation) / -20 - 60C (storage) Humidity 30 - 90% (operation) / 10 - 90% (storage) (less)