Olympus E-500 (EVOLT E-500)

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  • Effective pixels

    8 megapixels

    Max resolution

    3264 x 2448

  • Screen Size

    2.5″

    Screen Dots

    215,000

  • Physical

    130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 2.6″)

  • Body Type

    Mid-size SLR

    Flash

    Yes (pop-up)

  • Sensor type

    CCD

    Sensor size

    Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)

  • ISO

    Auto, 100, 200, 400, (800 & 1600 as 'boost'), 1/3 EV steps

  • Battery

    Battery Pack

Specifications

Body type

  • Body type Mid-size SLR

Sensor

  • Max resolution3264 x 2448
  • Image ratio w:h4:3
  • Effective pixels8 megapixels
  • Sensor photo detectors9 megapixels
  • Sensor sizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
  • Sensor typeCCD
  • Processor

Image

  • ISOAuto, 100, 200, 400, (800 & 1600 as 'boost'), 1/3 EV steps
  • Boosted ISO (minimum)
  • Boosted ISO (maximum)1600
  • White balance presets8
  • Custom white balanceYes
  • Image stabilizationNo
  • Image stabilization notes
  • CIPA image stabilization rating
  • Uncompressed formatUnknown
  • JPEG quality levelsStandard, High, Super High

Optics & Focus

  • Autofocus
    • Phase Detect
    • Multi-area
    • Selective single-point
    • Single
    • Continuous
  • Digital zoomNo
  • Manual focusYes (lens focus by wire)
  • Number of focus points3
  • Lens mountFour Thirds
  • Focal length multiplier2×

Screen / viewfinder

  • Articulated LCDNo
  • Screen size2.5″
  • Screen dots215,000
  • Touch screenNo
  • Screen type
  • Live viewNo
  • Viewfinder typeOptical (pentaprism)
  • Viewfinder coverage95%
  • Viewfinder magnification0.9× (0.45× 35mm equiv.)
  • Viewfinder resolution

Photography features

  • Minimum shutter speed60 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
  • Maximum shutter speed (electronic)
  • Aperture priorityYes
  • Shutter priorityYes
  • Manual exposure mode
  • Subject / scene modes
  • Built-in flashYes (pop-up)
  • External flashYes (Olympus hot-shoe)
  • Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye
  • Continuous drive2.5 fps
  • Self-timerYes (2 or 12 sec)
  • Metering modes
  • Exposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
  • AE Bracketing
  • WB Bracketing

Videography features

  • Format
  • Modes
  • MicrophoneNone
  • Speaker

Storage

  • Storage typesCompact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card

Connectivity

  • USBUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
  • USB charging
  • HDMINo
  • Microphone port
  • Headphone port
  • Wireless
  • Wireless notes
  • Remote controlYes (InfraRed (optional))

Physical

  • Environmentally sealedNo
  • BatteryBattery Pack
  • Battery description
  • Battery Life (CIPA)
  • Weight (inc. batteries)479 g (1.06 lb / 16.90 oz)
  • Dimensions130 x 95 x 66 mm (5.12 x 3.74 x 2.6″)

GPS

  • Orientation sensorYes
  • Timelapse recordingNo
  • GPS

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