Type |
Body material |
Magnesium alloy body |
Lens mount |
Micro Four Thirds |
Image Sensor |
Type |
4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor |
Effective pixels |
20.4 Megapixels |
Full resolution |
22.9 Megapixels |
Aspect ratio & area |
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm |
Filter array |
Primary colour filter (RGB) |
Engine |
Type |
TruePic X |
Filter |
Dust reduction filter |
Supersonic Wave Filter |
Viewfinder |
Type |
Electronical Viewfinder |
Pixel number |
5760K dots |
Magnification |
Max. 1.65x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style) |
Angle of view |
Approx. 100% |
Style |
3 styles selectable |
Brightness adjustment |
Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels |
Correction of color temperature |
+/- 7 levels |
Diopter adjustment |
Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type |
Eye point |
21mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens |
S-OVF |
Expands the Live View dynamic range |
Note |
*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF. |
Monitor |
Monitor type |
Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel |
Resolution |
1620K dots |
Monitor size |
7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2) |
Brightness adjustment |
+/- 7 levels |
Color balance |
+/- 7 levels |
Touch Control functions |
AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Subject selection |
Level Gauge |
Detection |
2-axis |
Display |
Rear display and viewfinder |
Live View |
Field of view |
Approx. 100% |
Dynamic range expansion |
When in HDR1 or HDR2 |
Magnification levels |
3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x |
Live ND |
128 |
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S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. |
Live GND |
Available |
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*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised. |
Super Control Panel |
Displayed information |
AEL notification, AE bracketing, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value |
Image Stabiliser |
Type |
Sensor shift |
Modes |
Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic |
Live View stabilisation |
Available |
Effective Compensation Range |
Up to 8.5 EV steps* (Body only) |
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Up to 8.5 EV steps** Sync IS |
Note |
Based on CIPA measurement conditions |
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*When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II. Focal length: 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm) |
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**When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO. Focal length: 150mm (35mm equivalent: 300mm), halfway release image stabilisation Off, Frame rate: High |
Focusing System |
Method |
TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system |
Predictive AF |
Available |
Face Detection extension |
Eye Detect AF: Off, Left side priority, Near side priority, Right side priority |
Manual focus |
Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator |
Focus areas |
1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF |
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1053 points / contrast AF |
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All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4 |
AF illuminator |
Equipped |
AF lock |
Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised) |
AF targeting pad |
Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor) |
AF working range |
-8 - 19EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens) |
Focus limit |
Available |
Separate AF-On button |
Available |
AF tracking |
Available, Available in continuous AF mode |
Focus Bracketing Mode |
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Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses |
Number of images |
3 - 999 shots |
Step size |
10 levels |
Modes |
Continuous AF*, AF* Tracking, Bracketing, Preset MF**, Stacking, Manual focus, Single AF* |
Note |
* incl. manual override |
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** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used. |
Focus peaking |
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Back light effect |
On / Off |
Color selection |
White, black, red, yellow |
Intensity |
High / Normal / Low |
Intelligent Subject Detection AF |
Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives, Human |
Focus Stacking Mode |
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Technology |
3-15 images are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image |
Compatible Lenses |
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO |
Compatible Converter |
M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20 |
Note |
Angle of view becomes slightly smaller |
Exposure System |
Modes |
Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority, Bulb, Custom shooting, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3, HDR, Live Composite, Movie, Time |
Exposure compensation |
+/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps ) |
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Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV. |
Exposure bracketing |
2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps ) |
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7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps ) |
ISO bracketing |
3 frames ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps ) |
HDR bracketing |
3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps ) |
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7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps ) |
AE lock |
Available |
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Shadow Adjustment Technology |
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Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View) |
Anti-Flicker Shooting function |
Available |
Multi-Exposure |
Max. number of frames |
2 frames (shooting) |
Max. number (editing) |
3 frames (editing) |
Auto gain control |
Available |
Frame assistance |
Live View |
Light Metering |
Method |
TTL open aperture light metering |
Zones |
324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System |
Detection range |
-2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100) |
Modes |
Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering |
Histogram in shooting mode |
Available |
Art Filter |
Modes |
Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour |
Variation / Effect |
Available |
Note |
* 18 colours selectable |
Sensitivity |
Auto |
ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600) |
Note |
*approx. 80 |
Manual |
ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps |
Shutter |
Shutter type |
Computerised focal-plane shutter |
Durability |
400000 shots |
Modes |
Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame |
Shutter Speeds |
Shutter speed range |
1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps) |
Bulb mode |
Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes) |
High res shot |
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Shutter type |
Electronic shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/8000 - 60s |
Start delay |
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s |
Resolution |
JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit |
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Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift) |
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Available in P/A/S/M mode |
Handheld High res shot |
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Shutter type |
Electronic shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/8000 - 60s |
Resolution |
JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit |
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Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift) |
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Available in P/A/S/M mode |
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Flash can not be used |
Anti-shock mode |
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Shutter type |
Electronic first curtain shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/320* - 60s |
Start delay |
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s |
Note |
* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected. |
Silent mode |
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Shutter type |
Electronic shutter |
Shutter speed |
1/32000 - 60s |
Start delay |
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s |
Flicker Scan |
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Stills |
1/7634 - 1/50s |
Movies |
1/250 - 1/30s * |
Note |
* Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value |
White Balance |
Auto Flash adjustment |
Off / Auto WB / Flash |
Keep warm color |
On / Off |
White balance bracketing |
3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps |
Custom WB |
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) |
Manual White balance (One-Touch) |
Available |
One-touch white balance |
4 custom settings can be registered |
Preset values |
Flash, Flourescent 1, Overcast, Shade, Sunlight, Tungsten, Underwater |
Sequence Shooting |
Speed |
Approx. 10fps (selectable 1-10fps) |
Anti-shock mode |
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Speed |
Approx. 10fps (selectable 1-10fps) |
Pro Capture mode |
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Speed* |
Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps) |
Speed SH1* |
Approx. 120fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps) |
Speed SH2* ** |
Approx. 50fps (selectable 25, 50fps) |
Note |
*Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used |
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*Compatible lenses are limited. |
Silent mode |
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Speed |
Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps with blackout) |
Speed SH1* |
Approx. 120fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps without blackout) |
Speed SH2* ** |
Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps without blackout) |
Conditions |
Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G |
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When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II |
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Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting |
Max. number of frames |
All values are approximate |
RAW buffer |
213 frames / 120fps |
10fps |
RAW: 139 / JPG (LF): 169 |
20fps |
RAW: 108 / JPG (LF): 116 |
50fps |
RAW: 96 / JPG (LF): 97 |
120fps |
RAW: 92 / JPG (LF): 92 |
Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps) |
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO |
Interval shooting |
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Image Processing |
Art Filter bracketing |
Available |
Color space |
sRGB / AdobeRGB |
Fisheye compensation |
Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View) |
Gradation |
4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key) |
Highlight & Shadow control |
Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps) |
Black & White filter |
Yellow, Orange, Red, Green |
Black & White toning |
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode |
Contrast |
5 levels |
Saturation |
5 levels |
Sharpness + Contrast |
5 levels |
Tele converter effect |
2x |
External Flash Control |
Modes |
2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Auto, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation |
Type |
TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL |
X-sync speed |
1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode) |
Intensity |
+/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps ) |
Compatible external flash |
FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR |
Note |
Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash. |
Wireless Flash Control |
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Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system. |
Modes |
Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto |
Control method |
Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system) |
Group setting |
4 groups |
Compatible external flash |
FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR |
Radio control |
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Radio wireless control |
Available when attaching optional flash commander. |
Number of channels |
4 channels |
Group setting |
3 groups |
Compatible commander |
FC-WR, FL-700WR |
Note |
For more details see specifications of commander units. |
Compatible receiver |
FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash |
Number of channels |
4 channels |
Recording Formats |
JPEG |
Applied |
RAW |
12bit |
RAW & JPEG |
Applied parallel recording |
Aspect ratio |
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4 |
Still Image Recording |
DCF |
Applied |
Dual SD card settings |
Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same |
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When two cards are inserted, card to be saved onto or to be viewed can be designated. |
EXIF |
2.31 |
RAW |
Applied |
Image Size |
RAW |
5184 x 3888 |
JPEG |
5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768 |
Movie Recording System |
Recording format |
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)/ MOV (HEVC/H.265) |
Picture mode |
Flat, OM-Log400, HLG (View assist compatible) |
Time code |
Rec run / Free run |
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Drop frame / Non-drop frame |
Exposure Modes |
Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority |
Image Stabilisation Mode |
Applied Sensor shift (5-axis) |
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M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS) |
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M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS) |
3840x2160 (4K) |
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps) |
3840x2160 (4K) -2 |
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps) |
4096x2160 (C4K) |
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps) |
4096x2160 (C4K) -2 |
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps) |
1920x1080 (FHD) |
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps) |
1920x1080 (FHD) -2 |
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps) |
1920x1080 (FHD) -b |
/ LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps) |
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264) |
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MOV (HEVC/H.265) |
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3840x2160 (4K) |
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps) |
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60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps) |
4096x2160 (C4K) |
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps) |
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60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps) |
1920x1080 (FHD) |
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps) |
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60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps) |
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/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps) |
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/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps) |
Note |
Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting |
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UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting |
Maximum Recording Time |
Unlimited |
Movie Specialties |
Art Filter |
Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour |
Note |
Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter |
Fast motion |
Available |
Flicker Scan |
Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View) |
HDMI Live View |
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Modes |
Monitor / Record / RAW |
Monitor mode |
Video signal and info display is processed |
Note |
In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded. |
RAW mode |
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Compatible external device |
ATOMOS NINJA, NINJA ULTRA, NINJA V, NINJA V+ |
Notification: |
In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded. |
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ProRes RAW 4:4:4 12bit is supported |
Record mode |
Only video signal is processed |
Note |
In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit). |
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When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2. |
High-Speed Recording |
1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps |
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1920x1080 / 120fps |
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1920x1080 / 100fps |
Vertical Video |
Available |
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Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot. Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera. |
Time lapse |
4k, 1080p, 720p / 5, 10, 15, 30fps |
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Max. number of frames: 9999 |
Slow motion |
Available |
Sound Recording System |
Recording format |
High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz) |
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Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base |
Speaker |
Equipped |
Image footage |
30s |
Internal microphone |
Stereo |
Microphone functions |
Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction |
View Images |
Modes |
Calendar, Index, Movie, Single, Zoom |
Shooting information |
Off / On |
Highlight/Shadow point warning |
Available |
Histogram in playback mode |
Available |
Auto rotation |
Available |
Erase / Protect / Copy Function |
Erase modes |
Single, All, Selected |
Image protect mode |
Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected) |
Image Editing |
Editing functions |
Aspect ratio, Black & White, Correction of brightness, Correction of colour balance, Correction of saturation, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Shadow Adjustment, Trimming |
Customisation Options |
Programmable button |
Equipped |
Fn Button |
Equipped |
My Mode |
4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.) |
Factory reset |
Full / Basic |
Menu languages in camera |
Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Turkish, Spanish, Swedish |
Interface |
Earphone jack |
3.5 ø mm mini-jack |
Synchro socket |
Equipped |
Communication method |
Bluetooth® Low Energy Ver.4.2 |
HDMI™ |
Applied Micro connector (Type D) * |
Microphone jack |
3.5 ø mm mini-jack |
USB 3 |
Type C |
Wireless connectivity |
Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi |
Media |
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting. |
SAR |
0.52W/kg |
Note |
SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head. |
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SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France. |
Tethered control |
Available USB cable (camera operation by both PC or camera controls) |
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Wi-Fi (transfer of recorded images to PC via access point, 5GHz and 2.4GHz available) |
Note |
* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. |
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The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license. |
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Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. |
Wi-Fi Functions |
Easy Connection |
QR code setting |
Wireless Shooting |
P/A/S/M exposure modes, Live Composite, Bulb mode, Live View, Movie recording, Power off, Rec View, Self timer, Short movie, Touch AF & Shutter, Zoom |
Power Supply |
Battery life |
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Image shooting |
520 shots (using BLX-1 under CIPA testing conditions) 1100 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards) |
Movie recording |
90min (standard JEITA conditions) 160min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used) |
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* Note: Values are approximate. |
Battery |
BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery |
Internal Charging |
USB |
Sleep mode |
1, 3, 5min. and off selectable. |
USB bus power |
USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a) |
USB charging |
Performance varies depending on different USB devices |
Dimensions / Weight |
Width |
138.8mm |
Depth |
72.7mm |
Height |
91.6mm |
Weight |
599g (including battery and memory card) |
Weight (body only) |
511g (body only) |
Environment |
Humidity |
30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity |
Temperature |
-10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature |
Exterior |
Available Colours |
Black |