Olympus announces XZ-1
Olympus has finally officially introduced the greatly-leaked XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact. The basic specifications are imposing: 28-122mm 35mm equivalent lens featuring a maximum aperture range of F1.8-2.5 earning it the most
brilliant in its class. The XZ-1 also comes with dual control dials, plus a VGA-equivalent OLED 3.0" screen. Although the really striking thing concerning the XZ-1 is how all of the elements have been assimilated.
Features
• 10MP Resolution W/Lg 1/1.63" CCD Sensor
• 3.0" OLED Monitor
• 4x Zoom Lens (35mm Equiv. 28-112mm)
• 720p HD Video W/HDMI
• In-Camera Art Filters
• In-Camera Panorama
• Dual Image Stabilization
• Advanced Face Detection
• Accessory Port for Optional EVF, Mic
• AF Tracking
Specifications
| Camera type |
Compact |
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| Camera Image sensor |
| Maximum resolution |
3664 x 2752 |
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| Image ratio width:height |
1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
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| Operational pixels |
10.0 megapixels |
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| Image sensor size |
1/1.63" (7.89 x 5.81 mm)
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| Image sensor type |
CCD |
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| Processor |
TruePic V |
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| Camera Image |
| ISO value |
Auto (100 - 800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200,
6400 |
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| White bal presets |
6 |
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| Custom white bal modes |
Yes (1) |
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| Stabilization type |
Sensor-shift |
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| Uncompressed format type |
RAW |
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| Focusing and Optics |
| Focal length (equiv.) |
28 – 112 mm |
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| Optical image zoom |
4× |
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| Autofocus type |
Contrast Detect (sensor), Tracking, Single, Face
Detection, Live View |
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| Digital image zoom |
Yes (4x) |
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| Manual focus ability |
Yes |
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| Normal focus range |
60 cm (23.62")
|
|
| Macro focus ratio |
1 cm (.39")
|
|
| Number of focus positions |
11 |
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| Camera mount |
None |
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| Monitor and viewfinder |
| Pivoting LCD |
Fixed |
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| Monitor size |
3" |
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| Screen resolution |
614,000 |
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| Touch screen interface |
No |
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| Live view LCD |
Yes |
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| Viewfinder style |
Electronic (optional) |
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| Photography highlights |
| Largest aperture opening |
F1.8 - F2.5 |
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| Slowest shutter speed |
60 sec |
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| Fastest shutter speed |
1/2000 sec |
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| Aperture priority mode |
Yes |
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| Shutter priority mode |
Yes |
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| Manual exposure setting |
Yes |
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| Scene modes |
Yes |
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| Flash built-in |
Yes (Pop-up) |
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| Flash coverage |
8.6 m (ISO 800)
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| External flash |
Yes (via hot-shoe) |
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| Flash mode settings |
Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
|
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| Continuous shooting |
Yes (2fps) |
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| Self-timing device |
Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
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| Metering mode settings |
Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
|
|
| Exposure compensation |
±2 EV (at 1/3 EV
steps) |
|
| White balance bracketing |
Yes (-/+ 7 steps in A-B/G-M
axis) |
|
| Videography highlights |
| File formats |
MotionJPEG |
|
| Audio channels |
Mono |
|
| Video clips |
Yes (1280 x 720 (30 fps),
640 x 480 (30 fps)) |
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| HD Modes |
1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
|
|
| Frames per second | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
|
|
| Media storage |
| Storage devices |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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| Included storage |
55 MB |
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| Multiple Device Connections |
| USB port |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) |
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| HDMI interface |
Yes (Mini HDMI type-D) |
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| Wireless connectivity |
None |
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| Remote ability |
Yes (Optional RM-UC1) |
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| Physical features |
| Environmental sealing |
No |
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| Power |
Battery Pack |
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| Battery type |
Lithium-Ion Li-50B rechargeable battery & charger
|
|
| Battery life cycle |
320 |
|
| Overall weight |
275 g (0.61
lb / 9.70
oz) |
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| Overall dimensions |
111 x 65 x 42 mm
(4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65")
|
|
| Additional features |
| Built-in orientation sensor |
Yes |
|
| Global Positioning System |
None |
Camera Includes
• Olympus XZ-1 10MP Digital Camera
• Lens Cap
• Lens Cap Strap
• CD-ROM (ib and OLYMPUS Viewer2)
• USB Cable
• Audio Video Cable
• Shoulder Strap
• Battery Charger (F2AC)
• Lithium-Ion Battery (Li-50B)
• Instruction Manual
• 1-Year Limited Warranty
Olympus XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact - Right Angle
Olympus XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact - Left Angle
Olympus XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact - Front
Olympus XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact - Top
Olympus XZ-1 enthusiasts' digital compact - Back
