Recalling the beloved profile and form factor of the original Pen film cameras, the black Olympus PEN-F is 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.
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Crop Factor | 2x |
Pixels | Actual: 21.8 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 17.4 x 13 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, MPO, Raw |
Bit Depth | 12-Bit |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200 to 25600 (Extended: 80 to 25600) |
Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/8000 to 60 Seconds 1 to 30 Minutes in Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 60 Seconds |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | -2 to 20 EV |
White Balance | 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 (Raw) / 45 Frames (JPEG) Up to 5 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 250 Frames (Raw) |
Interval Recording | Yes |
Self-Timer | 2/12-Second Delay |
Recording Modes | MOV Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 50p/59.94p [18 to 52 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p [18 to 77 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [77 Mb/s] HD (1280 x 720) at 23.976p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [52 Mb/s] AVI HD (1280 x 720) at 29.97p SD (640 x 480) at 29.97p |
External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 Full HD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) |
Recording Limit | Up to 29 Minutes |
Video Encoding | NTSC/PAL |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | Linear PCM (Stereo) |
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 81 |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360,000 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 20 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 1.08x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 |
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 1,037,000 Dot |
Display Type | Articulating Touchscreen LCD |
Built-In Flash | No |
Flash Modes | Auto, Fill Flash, Manual, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Second-Curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/250 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
Operating Humidity | 30 to 90% |
Battery | 1 x BLN-1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.6 VDC, 1220 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.9 x 2.8 x 1.5" / 124.8 x 72.1 x 37.3 mm |
Weight | 15.06 oz / 427 g (Body with Battery and Memory) |
Package Weight | 2.715 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.9 x 8.85 x 3.45" |
Reviews Olympus PEN-F Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body Only, Black) (Olympus Malaysia)