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In additional PEN-F was introduced by Olympus in January 2016. It belongs to the Mirrorless Cameras category. Olympus is well-known and shouldn’t require further introduction, please see our manufacturer’s page for more digital cameras by Olympus. |
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Brand | Olympus |
Category | Mirrorless |
Date | 01/2016 |
Sensor Properties | |
Also PEN-F has a Four Thirds CMOS sensor with size of 17 x 13 mm² (0.68″ x 0.51″). Picture of PEN-F’s sensor compared to popular format. The 1-Euro coin has a diameter of 23.25mm. The PEN-F’s sensor has resolution of 20 megapixel. The Olympus supports taking images in RAW. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computer, using software like Adobe Lightroom or Olympus’s RAW converter. This involves one extra processing step but almost always results in superior image quality. Some filters, like converting to monochrome (black and white) will only yield decent results when used with RAW images. The PEN-F features a mechanism for automatic sensor cleaning. |
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Format | Four Thirds |
Sensor area | 17.30 x 13.00mm² (0.68″ x 0.51″) |
Type | CMOS |
Resolution (physical) | 21.80 megapixel |
Resolution (effective) | 20.30 megapixel |
Pixel size | 11.10 µm² |
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RAW support | |
Continuous | 10 frames/second |
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Interchangeable lens | |
Mount | Olympus Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
Viewfinder Properties | |
The PEN-F uses an electronic viewfinder with a resolution of 2.36 megapixel, an excellent value for a viewfinder like this which makes the camera a joy to use. The magnifcation is c. 0.61x, an above average value for an electronic viewfinder. |
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Type | Elektronic |
Coverage | 100% |
Magnification | 0.61x |
Resolution | 2.36 megapixel |
Dioptric correction | |
Shutter | |
The PEN-F’s shutter speed varies from 1/8000s to 60s. |
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Max. shutter speed | 1/8000s |
Min. shutter speed | 60s |
Sensitivity Properties | |
The PEN-F’s sensitivity goes from 200 ISO und 25600 ISO, a very useful and practical range. |
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Min. sensitivity | 200 ISO |
Max. sensitivity | 25600 ISO |
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The PEN-F supports all general exposure modes. The Olympus allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion. |
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Multi | |
Center weight | |
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Auto Focus Properties | |
The PEN-F’s auto focus processor uses 81 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. when panning the camera). Manual focus is also possible with the Olympus, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom. |
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Type | Contrast Detection |
AF points | 81 |
Manual focusing | |
Flash Specs | |
The PEN-F doesn’t feature a built-in flash. That is not unsusual in this camera category. A flash or a trigger for remote flashes can be attached to the Olympus’s hotshoe. |
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Display Specs | |
The PEN-F display has a diagonal of 76.00mm (3.0 inches.) and a resolution 1.04 megapixel. The camera display is intended for selfies or other occasion. Display parameters: |
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Type | LCD |
Size | 76.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.) |
Resolution | 1.04 megapixel |
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Touch screen | |
Video Specs | |
PEN-F video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Olympus PEN-F Video parameters: |
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Max. resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel |
…with frame rates | 24 frames/second 25 frames/second 30 frames/second 50 frames/second 60 frames/second |
External microphone | |
Connectivity & Wireless Specs | |
The PEN-F has Wi-fi connection. You can transfer photos to a mobile or laptop using wi-fi. Connect the Olympus to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Olympus supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters: |
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WiFi | |
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HDMI (standard) | |
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USB 2.0 | |
USB 3.0 | |
USB Micro | |
USB Mini | |
USB-C | |
Custom | |
Memory | |
The camera supports SD HC and SD XC cards. Memory cards characteristics: |
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Slots | 1 |
Memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC |
Battery | |
The Olympus PEN-F has a BLN-1 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 330 shots. It`s enough for one day or more. The PEN-F’s battery battery parameters: |
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Type | BLN-1 LiIon |
Removable | |
In-camera charging | |
Battery life | 330 photos |
Size | |
The Olympus PEN-F’s size is 124.8 x 72.1 x 37.3mm³. (4.9″ x 2.8″ x 1.5″). That dimensions are without lens. The weight of camera is 4.9″ x 2.8″ x 1.5″ grams (427 oz.) without lens weight. Here is front and top view of the PEN-F: |
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Dimensions Comparison | |
To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The PEN-F is not much bigger: |
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