Olympus E-420 Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus E-420
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	E-420
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$599.99
Street Price:	$399.95
Date Available:	2008-05-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	16.0 oz (453 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.1 x 3.6 x 2.1 in. (130 x 91 x 53 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	10.0
Sensor Format:	4/3
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.3mm x 13mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.74 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	527
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Four Thirds
Lens:	Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	58.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	No
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.46x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.92x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	14.0x
Top Deck Display:	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Custom, One-Touch
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%)
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow
Self Timer:	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Fill-in, Slow synchronization (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual, Off.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Depends on lens aperture
Max Flash Sync:	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit RAW (.ORF)
Movie File Format:
Included Memory:	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes
Remote Control Type:	RM-UC1 cable, RM-1 IR
Connections (extended):	Dedicated multi-connector; Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.50
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.50
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	14
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	13
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.14 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.13 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.110 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.16 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.082 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Full AF lag: Imager AF: 2.588s AF Sensor: 0.635s Hybrid AF: 0.711s Live View Prefocused lag: 0.569s
Startup Time:	0.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.3 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.4 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary BLS-1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Live View with Onsreen Autofocus, Face Detection, HyperCrystal II LCD, Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, Dust Reduction, Wireless Flash Capability.