OM System OM-D E-M1
Its combination of 5-axis image stabilization, a 1.48X magnification electronic viewfinder, and a full magnesium alloy body makes the 16.3MP Four Thirds sensor exceptionally useful for handheld shooting at its 10fps mechanical burst rate. The included M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO lens adds bright, weather-resistant optics, while the camera’s physical controls are highly customizable for efficient operation. This kit is best for sports and wildlife photographers who need rapid burst shooting and dependable stabilization, but not for those prioritizing video.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
- Strong social proof (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average sensor (13th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (23rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| Codec | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Build
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System OM-D E-M1 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1588 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System OM-D E-M1 | 30.8 | 33.8 | 84 | 61.3 | 19.4 | 13.3 | 44.7 | 23.4 | 14.4 | 73.9 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.3 | 92.4 | 98 | 57 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 81 | 92.7 | 86.7 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.7 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 92.7 | 76.7 | 95.7 |
Usage Scores
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