Camera Test: Olympus E-P1

IMAGING: 12.3MP effective, Four Thirds-sized Live MOS sensor captures images at 4032x3024 pixels with 12 bits/color in RAW.

STORAGE: SD and SDHC. Stores JPEG, ORF RAW, and RAW + JPEG files.

VIDEO: Up to 1280x720 30-fps AVI Motion JPEG; built-in stereo mic with no mic input; continuous AF.

BURST RATE: Full-sized JPEGs (Normal mode), up to 12 at 3 fps. RAW, up to 10 shots at 3 fps (12 bit).

AF SYSTEM: TTL contrast detection with 11 focus areas. Single-shot and continuous.

SHUTTER SPEEDS: 1/4000 to 2 sec, plus B (1/3-, 1/2-, or 1-EV increments).

METERING: TTL metering using 324-area multipattern evaluative, centerweighted, and spotmetering (approx 1% of LCD screen). EV 0-18 (at ISO 100).

ISO RANGE: ISO 100-6400 (in 1/3- or 1-EV increments).

FLASH: No built-in flash. Flash sync to 1/180 sec. Dedicated Olympus E-system hot-shoe.

LCD: 3-inch TFT with 230,000-dot resolution.

OUTPUT: Hi-Speed USB 2.0, mini HDMI video, composite video.

BATTERY: Rechargeable PS-BLS1 Li-ion, 1150 mAh. CIPA rating, 300 shots.

SIZE/WEIGHT: 4.7x2.8x1.4 in., 0.9 lb with card and battery (without lens).

STREET PRICE: $800 with Zuiko 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 lens.

FOR INFO: olympusamerica.com.