Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED (Kit) Black 14‑42mm

MPN: V204061SE000  |  EAN: 4545350049812  |  Model: PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm

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Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED (Kit) Black 14‑42mm - V204061SE000 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Mirrorless Camera
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Very Good
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Just Right
Time-lapse Videos
Very Good
Underwater Photography
Very Good
Travel
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Very Good
Astronomy Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Very Good
Everyday Life Photography
Very Good
Event Videos
Outstanding
Home Videos
Very Good
High FPS Videos
Very Good
Events Photography
Very Good
Vlogging
Outstanding
Sports Photography
Very Good
WiFi Connectivity
Very Good
Dust-proof
Very Good
Professional Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Very Good
Camera Body with Lens
Very Good
Bluetooth Connectivity
Very Good

Kind of Camera

By picking a Mirror-less camera, you'll be getting yourself a device that matches the capability of a DSLR while sporting a slightly smaller form factor. This is due the absence of the mirror and prism that drives the optical viewfinder of a typical DSLR.

Photography Skillset

Point and shoot - If you're not quite the expert yet or you're just getting started in the world of photography, the Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm will satisfy your needs.

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 81 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm will satisfy your needs..

Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm is very accessible which makes it suitable for this.

Video Scenarios

Recording every moment of the day's events is precious and this device certainly delivers. While the camera is rolling it has a handy Image stabilization feature built-in.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm is a great companion to have.

For your Video posts - This camera comes with an image stabilizer which reduces any wobbling in your recordings. In addition, the size of the image sensor (17.4 x 13 mm mm), helps with the actual quality of the recorded image. It also packs in Wi-Fi in this neat package.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Breathtaking transitions such as rolling clouds or city lights can captured as a time-lapse using the Olympus's in-built intervalometer

Photo Scenarios

The Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm has a sensor size of 17.4 x 13 mm (mm) which is crucial for capturing as much light information as possible when taking photographs of the cosmos. The ability to shoot and store images as RAW files and not just JPEG is important for this kind of photography. This model delivers on that!

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Taking photos while underwater is a lot of fun. You'll be able to bathe the subject of your photograph with the colours and hues only found when taking shots in an aquatic environment.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

From ants to zebras, a camera for nature's mosaic needs to have a great image sensor which is why the 17.4 x 13 mm (mm) that comes with this model works well for this scenario. It comes with a Continuous Shooting Mode allowing you to take successive shots rapidly. 

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Olympus is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

With this model, you no longer need to worry about carrying cables for data transfer all the time as it comes with Wi-FI.

While out and about taking photos or recording video, you may encounter quite a bit of dust. This could come from various sources such as a construction site or just the natural environment in your location. Being certified as dust-proof, the PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm is a great companion to have in these situations.

Style

Boasting clean lines and premium looks, the PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm showcases your refined taste in mobile cameras. Guaranteed to make your friends green with envy.

Whether you want to blend in, or have a camera that doesn’t attract unwanted attention, the basic design of the PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14‑42mm fits the bill.

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Technical Specifications

Olympus PEN F + M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED (Kit) Black 14‑42mm - V204061SE000 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type MILC
Dustproof Yes
Material Aluminium
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black, Silver
Splash Proof Yes
Camera
Anti-dust Function Yes
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-5.6
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DCF, DPOF, Exif 2.2, PRINT Image Matching III
Custom Colour Yes
Image Formats Supported JPEG, MPO, RAW
Languages Support Multi
Photo Effects 1
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes Beach, Candlelight, Children, Documents, Fireworks, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 12 s
White Balance Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunny, Tungsten, Underwater
Flash
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Exposure Compensation Yes
Flash Exposure Correction ±3EV (1/2, 1/3, 1 EV step)
Flash Guide Number 12.9 m
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Flash Sync-speed 1/8000 s
Shoe Mounting Point Yes
Shoe Mounting Point Type Hot
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 81
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Closest Focusing Distance 0.2 m
Face Detection Yes
Focus Adjustment Auto/Manual
Manual Focus Yes
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
Auto Exposure (AE) Lock Yes
ISO Sensitivity 80, 25600, Auto
ISO Sensitivity (max) 25600
ISO Sensitivity (min) 80
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ±5EV (1/2; 1/3 EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Highlight-weighted, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Type Electronic
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/8000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 60 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 60 fps
Resolution At Capture Speed 640x480@30fps, 1280x720@24fps, 1280x720@30fps, 1280x720@50fps, 1280x720@60fps, 1920x1080@24fps, 1920x1080@25fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVC, AVI, H.264, M-JPEG, MOV, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported LPCM
Audio Noise Reduction Yes
Audio System Stereo
Built-in Microphone Yes
Built-in Speaker(s) Yes
Microphone Operation Mode Stereo
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Filter Size 37 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 14 - 42 mm
Interchangeable Lens Present 1
Lens Mount Interface Micro Four Thirds
Maximum Aperture Number 22
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 84 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Number Of Diaphragm Blades 5
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display LCD
Display Aspect Ratio 3:2
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 1037000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Live View Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Viewfinder
Diopter Adjustment (D-D) -4 - 2
Diopter Correction Yes
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Magnification 1.23 x
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 4/3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 17.4 x 13 mm
Megapixel 20.3 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 21.8 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor TruePic VII
Self-timer Yes
Other Features
Interval Recording 1
PictBridge Yes
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type Micro
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity 1
USB Port Yes
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 330 shots
Battery Life (max) 1.33 h
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type BLN‑1
Number Of Batteries Supported 1
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standards b/g/n
Packaging Content
Batteries Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 37.3 mm
Height 72.1 mm
Lens Diameter 60.6 mm
Lens Length 22.5 mm
Weight 373 g
Weight (including Battery) 427 g
Width 124.8 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 5184 x 3888
Memory
Memory Slots 1
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 30 - 90 %