Recalling the beloved profile and form factor of the original Pen film cameras, the black Olympus PEN-Fis a sleek, versatile mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera that combines high-resolution imaging capabilities with advanced creative control. Revolving around a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII processor, the PEN-F offers nuanced image quality with reduce noise, along with the ability to shoot at up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, record Full HD 1080p video, and a sensitivity range up to ISO 25600. In-camera sensor-shift-type 5-axis image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and the sensor and processor combination also avails a fast 81-area contrast-detection AF system for refined accuracy when working with a variety of subjects. Adjustment over the look and feel of imagery is encouraged by the dedicated Creative Control dial on the front of the camera, which offers direct access to black & white and color profiling, and a dedicated lever permits fine-tuning of exposure and contrast curves while shooting. Complementing these imaging assets, the camera body is physically characterized by its retro-styled design that incorporates a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and articulating 3.0" 1.037m-dot touchscreen LCD for intuitive control and handling. Classic in appearance yet technologically-inclined, the PEN-F marries a natural handling scheme with contemporary, multimedia recording abilities.
Making use of the redeveloped 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization, the PEN-F also sees the inclusion of a High Res Shot mode that composites eight images into a single frame to effectively produce a 50MP image. An electronic shutter function can be used for completely silent performance, and also provides fast shutter speed times up to 1/16,000 sec. for working in bright conditions with wide aperture settings. An intervalometer function can be used to produce time-lapse movies, which can be exported at 4K UHD resolution, for recording up to 999 consecutive frames with up to 24-hour intervals. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi is also available for wirelessly transferring imagery to or remotely controlling the camera from a linked smartphone or tablet.
Imaging | |
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Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel |
Max Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 17.4 x 13 mm |
File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, MPO, RAW Movies: AVI, MOV, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Bit Depth | 12-bit |
Dust Reduction System | Yes |
Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Way |
AV Recording | |
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Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
Video Format | High Definition MOV 1920 x 1080p / 59.94 fps (52 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 50 fps (52 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (77 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (77 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (77 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 29.97 fps (52 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 25 fps (52 Mbps) 1920 x 1080p / 23.98 fps (52 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 59.94 fps (77 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 50 fps (77 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 29.97 fps (77 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 25 fps (77 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 23.98 fps (77 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 59.94 fps (52 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 50 fps (52 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 29.97 fps (52 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 25 fps (52 Mbps) 1280 x 720p / 23.98 fps (52 Mbps) High Definition AVI 1280 x 720p / 30 fps Standard Definition AVI 640 x 480p / 30 fps |
Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Min |
Audio Recording | Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo |
Focus Control | |
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Focus Type | Auto & Manual |
Focus Mode | Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection:81 |
Viewfinder/Display | |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Pixel Count | 2,360,000 |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20.00 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.08x |
Diopter Adjustment | - 4 to +2 m |
Display Screen | 3" Rear Touchscreen Swivel LCD (1,037,000) |
Screen Coverage | 100% |
Exposure Control | |
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ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200-25600 (Extended Mode: 80-25600) |
Shutter | Type: Mechanical Speed: 60 - 1/8000 second Type: Mechanical Speed: 30 - 1 minute in Bulb Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 60 - 1/16000 second |
Remote Control | RM-UC1 (Optional) |
Metering Method | Center-weighted average metering, Multi-zone metering, Spot metering |
Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Custom, Intelligent Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Metering Range: EV -2.0 - EV 20.0 Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps) |
White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Sunlight, Underwater |
Continuous Shooting | Up to 10 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 39 frames in raw format Up to 10 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 45 frames in JPEG format Up to 5 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 250 frames in raw format |
Flash | |
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Flash Modes | Auto Fill-in Manual Off Red-eye Reduction Second-curtain Sync Slow Sync Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction |
Built-in Flash | No |
Max Sync Speed | Mechanical Shutter: 1 / 250 seconds |
Flash Compensation | -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3, 1/2 or 1 EV steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL Groups: 4 Channels: 4 |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Performance | |
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Self Timer | 12 seconds, 2 seconds Custom: 1-30 seconds at 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0 second intervals Number of Shots: 1-10 |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0 |
Wi-Fi Capable | Yes |
Power | |
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Battery | 1x BLN-1 Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.6 VDC, 1220 mAh |
Operating/Storage Temperature | Operating 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 30 - 90% |
Physical | |
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Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.9 x 2.8 x 1.5" / 124.8 x 72.1 x 37.3 mm |
Weight | 15.06 oz / 427 g CIPA, with battery and memory card |
Packaging Info | |
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Package Weight | 2.8 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 8.8 x 3.2" |
Recalling the beloved profile and form factor of the original Pen film cameras, the black Olympus PEN-Fis a sleek, versatile mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera that combines high-resolution imaging capabilities with advanced creative control. Revolving around a 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic VII processor, the PEN-F offers nuanced image quality with reduce noise, along with the ability to shoot at up to 10 fps with a mechanical shutter, record Full HD 1080p video, and a sensitivity range up to ISO 25600. In-camera sensor-shift-type 5-axis image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting and the sensor and processor combination also avails a fast 81-area contrast-detection AF system for refined accuracy when working with a variety of subjects. Adjustment over the look and feel of imagery is encouraged by the dedicated Creative Control dial on the front of the camera, which offers direct access to black & white and color profiling, and a dedicated lever permits fine-tuning of exposure and contrast curves while shooting. Complementing these imaging assets, the camera body is physically characterized by its retro-styled design that incorporates a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder and articulating 3.0" 1.037m-dot touchscreen LCD for intuitive control and handling. Classic in appearance yet technologically-inclined, the PEN-F marries a natural handling scheme with contemporary, multimedia recording abilities.
Making use of the redeveloped 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and sensor-shift image stabilization, the PEN-F also sees the inclusion of a High Res Shot mode that composites eight images into a single frame to effectively produce a 50MP image. An electronic shutter function can be used for completely silent performance, and also provides fast shutter speed times up to 1/16,000 sec. for working in bright conditions with wide aperture settings. An intervalometer function can be used to produce time-lapse movies, which can be exported at 4K UHD resolution, for recording up to 999 consecutive frames with up to 24-hour intervals. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi is also available for wirelessly transferring imagery to or remotely controlling the camera from a linked smartphone or tablet.