Type
Body material
Magnesium alloy body
Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Image Sensor
Type
4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
Effective pixels
20.4 Megapixels
Full resolution
22.9 Megapixels
Aspect ratio & area
4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
Filter array
Primary colour filter (RGB)
Engine
Type
TruePic X
Filter
Dust reduction filter
Supersonic Wave Filter
Viewfinder
Type
Electronical Viewfinder
Pixel number
5760K dots
Magnification
Max. 1.65x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
Angle of view
Approx. 100%
Style
3 styles selectable
Brightness adjustment
Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels
Correction of color temperature
+/- 7 levels
Diopter adjustment
Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type
Eye point
21mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
S-OVF
Expands the Live View dynamic range
Note
*Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.
Monitor
Monitor type
Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel
Resolution
1620K dots
Monitor size
7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)
Brightness adjustment
+/- 7 levels
Color balance
+/- 7 levels
Touch Control functions
AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection, Subject selection
Level Gauge
Detection
2-axis
Display
Rear display and viewfinder
Live View
Field of view
Approx. 100%
Dynamic range expansion
When in HDR1 or HDR2
Magnification levels
3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
Live ND
128
S/M mode only, flash can not be used, ISO up to 800, the maximum shutter speed is 1/60 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
Live GND
Available
*P/A/S/M mode, flash can not be used, ISO up to 3200(up to 1600 in ISO Auto), the maximum shutter speed is 1/16000 (when ND2 is set) and the speed drops if the number of ND steps is raised.
Super Control Panel
Displayed information
AEL notification, AE bracketing, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value
Image Stabiliser
Type
Sensor shift
Modes
Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
Live View stabilisation
Available
Effective Compensation Range
Up to 8.5 EV steps* (Body only)
Up to 8.5 EV steps** Sync IS
Note
Based on CIPA measurement conditions
*When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II. Focal length: 40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm)
**When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO. Focal length: 150mm (35mm equivalent: 300mm), halfway release image stabilisation Off, Frame rate: High
Focusing System
Method
TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
Predictive AF
Available
Manual focus
Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator
Focus areas
1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF
1053 points / contrast AF
All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4
AF illuminator
Equipped
AF lock
Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
AF targeting pad
Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)
AF working range
-8 - 19EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens)
Focus limit
Available
Separate AF-On button
Available
AF tracking
Available, Available in continuous AF mode
Focus Bracketing Mode
Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses
Number of images
3 - 999 shots
Step size
10 levels
Modes
Continuous AF*, AF* Tracking, Bracketing, Preset MF**, Stacking, Manual focus, Single AF*
Note
* incl. manual override
** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.
Focus peaking
Back light effect
On / Off
Color selection
White, black, red, yellow
Intensity
High / Normal / Low
Intelligent Subject Detection AF
Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives, Human
Focus Stacking Mode
Technology
3-15 images are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
Compatible Lenses
M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm F3.5 Macro IS PRO
Compatible Converter
M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20
Note
Angle of view becomes slightly smaller
Exposure System
Modes
Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority, Bulb, Custom shooting, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3, HDR, Live Composite, Movie, Time
Exposure compensation
+/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV.
Exposure bracketing
2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps )
ISO bracketing
3 frames ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
HDR bracketing
3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps )
AE lock
Available
Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
Anti-Flicker Shooting function
Available
Multi-Exposure
Max. number of frames
2 frames (shooting)
Max. number (editing)
3 frames (editing)
Auto gain control
Available
Frame assistance
Live View
Light Metering
Method
TTL open aperture light metering
Zones
324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
Detection range
-2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100)
Modes
Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering
Histogram in shooting mode
Available
Art Filter
Modes
Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour
Variation / Effect
Available
Note
* 18 colours selectable
Sensitivity
Auto
ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600)
Note
*approx. 80
Manual
ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
Shutter
Shutter type
Computerised focal-plane shutter
Durability
400000 shots
Modes
Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame
Shutter Speeds
Shutter speed range
1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
Bulb mode
Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
High res shot
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/8000 - 60s
Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Resolution
JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Handheld High res shot
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/8000 - 60s
Resolution
JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120 *High Res RAW Recording bit: 12bit / 14bit
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be used
Anti-shock mode
Shutter type
Electronic first curtain shutter
Shutter speed
1/320* - 60s
Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s
Note
* For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
Silent mode
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Shutter speed
1/32000 - 60s
Start delay
0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
Flicker Scan
Stills
1/7634 - 1/50s
Movies
1/250 - 1/30s *
Note
* Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value
White Balance
Auto Flash adjustment
Off / Auto WB / Flash
Keep warm color
On / Off
White balance bracketing
3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
Custom WB
1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
Manual White balance (One-Touch)
Available
One-touch white balance
4 custom settings can be registered
Preset values
Flash, Flourescent 1, Overcast, Shade, Sunlight, Tungsten, Underwater
Sequence Shooting
Speed
Approx. 10fps (selectable 1-10fps)
Anti-shock mode
Speed
Approx. 10fps (selectable 1-10fps)
Pro Capture mode
Speed*
Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps)
Speed SH1*
Approx. 120fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps)
Speed SH2* **
Approx. 50fps (selectable 25, 50fps)
Note
*Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used
*Compatible lenses are limited.
Silent mode
Speed
Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps with blackout)
Speed SH1*
Approx. 120fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps without blackout)
Speed SH2* **
Approx. 50fps (selectable 12.5, 16.7, 25, 50fps without blackout)
Conditions
Memory card: KIOXIA KSDXU-A064G
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting
Max. number of frames
All values are approximate
RAW buffer
213 frames / 120fps
10fps
RAW: 139 / JPG (LF): 169
20fps
RAW: 108 / JPG (LF): 116
50fps
RAW: 96 / JPG (LF): 97
120fps
RAW: 92 / JPG (LF): 92
Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps)
M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO
Interval shooting
Image Processing
Art Filter bracketing
Available
Color space
sRGB / AdobeRGB
Fisheye compensation
Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View)
Gradation
4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
Highlight & Shadow control
Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps)
Black & White filter
Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
Black & White toning
Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
Contrast
5 levels
Saturation
5 levels
Sharpness + Contrast
5 levels
Tele converter effect
2x
External Flash Control
Modes
2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Auto, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation
Type
TTL AUTO, AUTO, MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, FP MANUAL
X-sync speed
1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
Intensity
+/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
Compatible external flash
FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
Note
Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.
Wireless Flash Control
Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.
Modes
Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto
Control method
Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)
Group setting
4 groups
Compatible external flash
FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
Radio control
Radio wireless control
Available when attaching optional flash commander.
Number of channels
4 channels
Group setting
3 groups
Compatible commander
FC-WR, FL-700WR
Note
For more details see specifications of commander units.
Compatible receiver
FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash
Number of channels
4 channels
Recording Formats
JPEG
Applied
RAW
12bit
RAW & JPEG
Applied parallel recording
Aspect ratio
4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
Still Image Recording
DCF
Applied
Dual SD card settings
Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same
When two cards are inserted, card to be saved onto or to be viewed can be designated.
EXIF
2.31
RAW
Applied
Image Size
RAW
5184 x 3888
JPEG
5184 x 3888 - 1024 x 768
Movie Recording System
Recording format
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)/ MOV (HEVC/H.265)
Picture mode
Flat, OM-Log400, HLG (View assist compatible)
Time code
Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frame
Exposure Modes
Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority
Image Stabilisation Mode
Applied Sensor shift (5-axis)
M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS)
MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
3840x2160 (4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
3840x2160 (4K) -2
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K) -2
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD) -2
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD) -b
/ LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps)
MOV (HEVC/H.265)
3840x2160 (4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)
4096x2160 (C4K)
30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps)
1920x1080 (FHD)
30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps)
Note
Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting
UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting
Maximum Recording Time
Unlimited
Movie Specialties
Art Filter
Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour
Note
Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter
Fast motion
Available
Flicker Scan
Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
HDMI Live View
Modes
Monitor / Record / RAW
Monitor mode
Video signal and info display is processed
Note
In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.
RAW mode
Compatible external device
ATOMOS NINJA, NINJA ULTRA, NINJA V, NINJA V+
Notification:
In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.
ProRes RAW 4:4:4 12bit is supported
Record mode
Only video signal is processed
Note
In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).
When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2.
High-Speed Recording
1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps
1920x1080 / 120fps
1920x1080 / 100fps
Vertical Video
Available
Video files are saved vertically when holding the camera vertically to shoot. Videos are not played in the vertical orientation on the camera.
Time lapse
4k, 1080p, 720p / 5, 10, 15, 30fps
Max. number of frames: 9999
Slow motion
Available
Sound Recording System
Recording format
High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base
Speaker
Equipped
Image footage
30s
Internal microphone
Stereo
Microphone functions
Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction
View Images
Modes
Calendar, Index, Movie, Single, Zoom
Shooting information
Off / On
Highlight/Shadow point warning
Available
Histogram in playback mode
Available
Auto rotation
Available
Erase / Protect / Copy Function
Erase modes
Single, All, Selected
Image protect mode
Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
Image Editing
Editing functions
Aspect ratio, Black & White, Correction of brightness, Correction of colour balance, Correction of saturation, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Shadow Adjustment, Trimming
Customisation Options
Programmable button
Equipped
Fn Button
Equipped
My Mode
4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
Factory reset
Full / Basic
Menu languages in camera
Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Thai, Turkish, Spanish, Swedish
Interface
Earphone jack
3.5 ø mm mini-jack
Synchro socket
Equipped
HDMIâ„¢
Applied Micro connector (Type D) *
Microphone jack
3.5 ø mm mini-jack
USB 3
Type C
Wireless connectivity
Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi
Communication method
Bluetooth® Low Energy Ver.4.2
Media
SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting.
SAR
0.52W/kg
Note
SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France.
Tethered control
Available USB cable (camera operation by both PC or camera controls)
Wi-Fi (transfer of recorded images to PC via access point, 5GHz and 2.4GHz available)
Note
* "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Wi-Fi Functions
Easy Connection
QR code setting
Wireless Shooting
P/A/S/M exposure modes, Live Composite, Bulb mode, Live View, Movie recording, Power off, Rec View, Self timer, Short movie, Touch AF & Shutter, Zoom
Power Supply
Battery life
Image shooting
520 shots (using BLX-1 under CIPA testing conditions) 1100 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards)
Movie recording
90min (standard JEITA conditions) 160min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)
* Note: Values are approximate.
Battery
BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
Internal Charging
USB
Sleep mode
1, 3, 5min. and off selectable.
USB bus power
USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a)
USB charging
Performance varies depending on different USB devices
Dimensions / Weight
Width
138.8mm
Depth
72.7mm
Height
91.6mm
Weight
599g (including battery and memory card)
Weight (body only)
511g (body only)
Environment
Humidity
30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity
Temperature
-10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature
Exterior
Available Colours
Black
