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Pros Pros
  • Industry-leading 4K video capabilities and high-quality stills
  • Fast, accurate autofocus and burst shooting performance
  • Durable, weather-sealed build with ergonomic controls
  • Highly functional electronic viewfinder and vari-angle touchscreen
  • Extensive professional video features including focus peaking, zebra patterns, and audio monitoring
Cons Cons
  • Limited low-light performance and high ISO noise due to smaller sensor
  • Lacks in-body image stabilization and built-in neutral density filters
  • Complex menu system and occasionally awkward button placement
  • Rolling shutter issues and crop factors when shooting in 4K
  • Inconsistent subject tracking in continuous autofocus modes

Announcement date Announcement date February 7, 2014
Launch price Launch price $1,699
Sensor Sensor 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
Video Video 4K 30p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 12 fps electronic · 12 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date February 7, 2014
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 16.05MP
Sensor format Sensor format Micro Four Thirds
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Native ISO range Native ISO range 200-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 100
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 12fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 12fps
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, MPO, RAW

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Continuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -4EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical Focal Plane Shutter and Electronic Rolling Shutter
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/16000s to 60s
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/250 sec
Maximum electronic shutter speed Maximum electronic shutter speed 1/8000s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation -5 to +5 EV
Metering modes Metering modes Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 2.359M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.34x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.04M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Internal Recording Internal Recording Broadcast Output: NTSC/PAL
IP Streaming: No
Built-In Microphone: Stereo
Audio Recording: AAC Audio; 2-Channel AC-3 Audio; LPCM Audio
Max video resolution Max video resolution 4K
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 30p
Audio recording Audio recording LPCM, 2-channel

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD UHS-I

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output Micro Type-D
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Hot shoe Hot shoe TTL

Battery Battery DMW-BLF19
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 500 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 480g (1 lb 0.9 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 132.9 x 93.4 x 83.9 mm (5.23 x 3.68 x 3.30 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 560g (1 lb 3.8 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20