| Image Device |
| Image Sensor Size | 4/3in |
| Image Sensor Filter Array | Primary colour filter (RGB) |
| Image Sensor Technology | Live MOS 13.1 Megapixels |
| Effective Pixels | 12.3 Megapixels |
| Lens |
| Focusing Method | Contrast Detection AF system (when non high-speed contrast AF compatible lens is used, it works as MF assist |
| Manual Focus | Yes, with enlarged focusing area |
| Exposure/Balance |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 ,1/2 or 1 EV steps |
| Light Metering Method | Method: TTL open aperture light metering • Zones:324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System Detection range: 0 - 20 EV (17mm f2.8, ISO 100) • Modes: ESP light metering, Spot metering, Centre weighted metering, Highlight, Shadow |
| Exposure Control | Programme automatic, i-Auto, Aperture priority, Shutter priority, Manual, Scene Modes, Art Filter |
| White Balance | AUTO WB system: Advanced detection system with Live MOS sensor • Manual White balance (One-Touch) • White balance bracketing: 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps • One-touch white balance: 2 custom settings can be registered • Custom WB: 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K) • Preset values: Tungsten, Flourescent 1, Sunlight, Flash, Overcast, Shade • Auto Flash adjustment: Off / Auto WB / Flash • Keep warm colour: On / Off |
| ISO Sensitivity Setting | Auto: ISO 200 - 12800 (customisable, default ISO 200 - 1600) • Manual: ISO 200 - 12800 |
| Self Timer | 2 s / 12 s |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000 - 60 Seconds |
| Flash |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation, 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual |
| Viewfinder |
| Built in Screen | Yes |
| Screen | 3.0 inch Colour LCD 460,000 Pixels |
| Scene/Colour Modes |
| Scene/Shooting Modes | 24 scenePortrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape with Portrait, Macro, Sports, Night Scene, Night Scene with portrait, Children, High key, Low key, Digital Image Stabilisation, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach and Snow, Fisheye converter, Macro converter, 3D |
| Image Formats |
| Image File Formats | DCF • DPOF • EXIF 2.0 • PIM III |
| Video File Formats Supported | AVCHD, AVI Motion JPEG |
| Video |
| Video Facility | Yes |
| Video Resolution | 640 x 480 Pixels |
| Frame Rates | 30fps |
| Sound |
| Built in Microphone | Yes , Integrated Stereo Microphone |
| Stereo Sound | Yes |
| Media Adaptor |
| Secure Digital | Supported |
| Interfaces/Ports |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| HDMI Ports | 1 x HDMI Mini |
| Audio/Visual Port | 1 x AV (NTSC/PAL) |
| System |
| Languages Supported | English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Czech, Dutch, Danish, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish, Croatian, Slovenian, Hungarian, Greek, Slovak, Turkish, Latvian, Estonian, Lithuanian, Ukrainian, Serbian |
| Environmental |
| Environmental | Operating Temperature 0 to 40°C - Humidity 30 to 90% |
| Electrical |
| Battery | (Lithium-Ion) |
| Physical |
| Colour | Black |
| In The Box | E-PL3 Body Black • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL 14-42mm 1:3.5-5.6 II R Black • M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 40-150mm 1:4.0-5.6 R Black • Flash FL-LM1 • BLS-1 or BLS-5 • BCS-1 or BCS-5 • Micro Four Thirds body cap (BC-2) • Shoulder Strap • CB-AVC3 Audio/Video cable • CB-USB6 USB Cable [ib] Image Management Software • Olympus Viewer 2 Software CD-ROM • Operating Instructions Warranty Card |
| Dimensions | 10.95cm (W) x 3.73cm (D) x 6.37cm (H) - Weight 0.313kg |