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The PEN Lite E-PL3 is equipped with a 3.0-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.
Body Type | Plastic with metal front panel |
Effective Pixels | 12.3 million |
Sensor | 4/3" Hi-Speed Live MOS sensor, 17.3 x 13.0 mm active area, 13.1 million total pixels, 12.3 million effective pixels, RGB (Primary) color filter array, Fixed low pass filter (anti-alias filter) |
Processor | Image processor : TruePic V |
ISO | AUTO: ISO 200 - 3200(customizable, Default 200-1600) / Manual ISO 100 - 3200, 1/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance | 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 |
Image Stabilization | Built in (Imager shift image stabilizer) |
Format | File format : RAW, JPEG, RAW+JPEG, MP (3D still), 4032 x 3042, |
Autofocus | Imager Contrast Detection AF system, 11-area multiple AF, When non High-speed imager AF compatible lens is used, it works as AF assist. |
Focus | 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. |
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds Mount, 17.3mm x 13.0mm |
Display | Flip-out 3.0-inch widescreen LCD |
Live View | Field of view : Approx.100%, Display Mode : Normal Mode, Grid Line Mode(4 types), Histogram Mode, Magnified View Mode, Comparable View Mode, OFF Mode |
Shutter | 60 - 1/4000 sec. |
Exposure | (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) |
Flash | Built-in flash No. Special external flash is bundled,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 |
Continuous Drive | Single, Sequential, Self-timer (2 or 12 sec)3.0 fps, RAW: 10 frames maximum,3.0 fps, RAW: 10 frames maximum |
Self-timer | (2 or 12 sec) |
Metering Modes | TTL Image Sensor metering system, 324-zone multi-pattern |
Video Features | AVCHD / AVI Motion JPG |
Storage | SD Memory Card(SDHC compatible) Class 6 is recommended for Movie shooting |
Connectivity | USB 2.0 (Hi Speed), Mini HDMI, Video Out (NTSC / PAL) |
Body Color | Silver |
Battery | BLS-1 1150 mAh Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (supplied & charger), Approx. 290 shots |
Weight | 313g (including Battery and Memory card) |
Dimension | 109.5 x 63.7 x 37.3mm (excluding protrusions) |
The PEN Lite E-PL3 is equipped with a 3.0-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.