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Pros Pros
  • High-quality image output with accurate colors and impressive detail
  • Compact, ergonomic body with a well-implemented articulating LCD screen
  • Intuitive manual controls and a useful quick menu system
  • Fast, responsive autofocus and snappy overall operation
  • High-resolution electronic viewfinder that provides a clear shooting experience
Cons Cons
  • Limited high-ISO performance and susceptibility to noise
  • Complete absence of video recording functionality
  • Sluggish or unreliable autofocus in low-light conditions
  • High launch price relative to competing DSLRs
  • Inconvenient placement or sensitivity of dials and controls

Announcement date Announcement date September 12, 2008
Launch price Launch price $799.95
Sensor Sensor 12.11MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 3 fps electronic

Announcement date Announcement date September 12, 2008
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799.95
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Body type Body type Mirrorless

Effective resolution Effective resolution 12.11MP
Sensor format Sensor format Micro Four Thirds
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 17 x 13 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor Venus Engine HD
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-3,200
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 100-3,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3, 3:2, 16:9

Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 11 m at ISO 100

Elements Elements 12
Groups Groups 9
Special elements Special elements 1 aspherical, 1 ED

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 14mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 45mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/3.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/5.6
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22

AF architecture AF architecture Contrast detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Live View

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical, Electronic
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 60s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/160s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 3 EV in 1/3 steps
Metering modes Metering modes Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot

EVF resolution EVF resolution 1.44M dots
EVF magnification EVF magnification 1.4x
Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.46M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fully articulating

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD

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

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C

Battery Battery DMW-BLB13E
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 330 shots
CIPA battery life (EVF) CIPA battery life (EVF) 350 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 360g (12.7 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 124 x 83.6 x 45.2 mm (4.88 x 3.29 x 1.78 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 385g (13.6 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20