At A Glance

The E-300's lens selection is limited, but its features are well suited to photographers of all skill levels.

Manufacturer’s Description

Discover the brilliance of dust-free pictures with the only dust-reduction system around. This patented technology ensures photos won't be ruined by dust and debris on the image sensor, and provides the worry-free ability to switch lenses anywhere and anytime. Choose between wide-angle, telephoto and other powerful Zuiko interchangeable lenses and admire amazing color and sharpness from edge-to-edge. This cool, durable 8-megapixel digital SLR has just the right combination of design, speed and performance for any serious photographer.

The Specs

Display
Display size 1.8 inches
Viewfinder Through-the-lens optical
Battery
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces No
Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion Battery
Dimensions
Width 5.8 inches
Depth 3.3 inches
Height 2.5 inches
Weight 1.38125 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 28.0 mm
Lens mount Interchangeable
Focus features Yes
Storage Media
Compact flash Yes
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Superior
Color Very Good
Sharpness Good
Distortion Good
Performance
Image Quality, Exposure 66
Number of Shots 500
Battery Life (minutes) 273.5
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise 55.7
Image Quality, Sharpness 49.4
Image Quality, Exposure--Flash 52
Image Quality, Color--Adjusted 70
Image Quality, Color--Auto 62
Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation 51
Image Quality, Color 66
Image Quality, Overall 62.7
Number of Batteries 1
Image Quality, Exposure--Normal 72
Image Quality, Distortion 56.5
Image Quality Score Superior
Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction 76.3