Picture quality
| Sensor type |
Live MOS |
| Camera type |
MILC |
| Megapixel |
16.1 MP |
| Total megapixels |
17.2 MP |
| Image sensor size (W x H) |
17.3 x 13 mm |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Maximum image resolution |
4608 x 3456 pixels |
| Image formats supported |
RAW, JPG |
Camera
| Self-timer delay |
2, 12 s |
| Photo effects |
Sepia |
| Scene modes |
Beach, Candlelight, Children, Documents, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
| Histogram |
Y |
| Camera playback |
Slide show, Single image, Movie |
| Shooting modes |
Shutter priority, Program, Manual, Auto, Aperture priority |
| Image editing |
Trimming, Resizing |
| Built-in processor |
Y |
| Anti-dust function |
Y |
| Live view |
Y |
| Calendar |
Y |
| Saturation adjustment |
Y |
| Contrast adjustment |
Y |
| Brightness adjustment |
Y |
Focusing
| Auto focusing (AF) modes |
Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus |
| Focus adjustment |
Auto/Manual |
| Auto Focus (AF) points |
800 |
| Auto Focus (AF) lock |
Y |
| Closest focusing distance |
0.2 m |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam |
Y |
Light exposure
| Light metering |
Centre-weighted, Highlight-weighted, Spot |
| Auto Exposure (AE) lock |
Y |
| ISO sensitivity (min) |
200 |
| ISO sensitivity (max) |
25600 |
| Light exposure modes |
Shutter priority AE, Manual, Auto, Aperture priority AE |
| Light exposure control |
Program AE |
| Light exposure correction |
± 5EV (1/2EV; 1/3EV step) |
Flash
| Flash exposure correction |
±3EV (1/2, 1/3, 1 EV step) |
| Flash exposure compensation |
Y |
| Flash guide number |
10 m |
| Flash sync-speed |
1/4000 s |
| Shoe mounting point type |
Hot |
| External flash connector |
Y |
| Shoe mounting point |
Y |
Weight & dimensions
| Lens weight |
93 g |
| Lens diameter |
60.6 mm |
| Weight (including battery) |
374 g |
| Lens length |
22.5 mm |
Lens system
| Focal length range (f-f) |
14 - 42 mm |
| Maximum aperture number |
22 |
| Number of diaphragm blades |
5 |
| Minimum aperture number |
3.5 |
| Number of aspheric elements |
4 |
| Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
84 mm |
| Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) |
24 mm |
| Filter size |
37 mm |
Audio
| Wind filter |
Y |
| Built-in microphone |
Y |
| Noise reduction |
Y |
| Audio system |
Stereo |
Ports & interfaces
| USB version |
2.0 |
| HDMI |
Y |
| HDMI connector type |
Micro |
Display
| Display aspect ratio |
3:2 |
| Field of view |
100% |
| Flip-out screen |
Y |
| Vari-angle LCD display |
Y |
Technical details
| Image processor |
TruePic VII |
| Self-timer |
Y |
Video
| Motion JPEG frame rate |
30 fps |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Maximum video resolution |
1920 x 1080 pixels |
Shutter
| Slowest camera shutter speed |
60 s |
| Fastest camera shutter speed |
1/4000 s |
Battery
| Battery level indicator |
Y |
E-PL8 + 14-42mm EZ Pancake - 16.1MP, 4/3" Live MOS, 4608x3456pix, TruePic VII, Full HD Video, ISO 200 ‑ 25600, LCD 3.0" (3:2), Micro HDMI, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi
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