Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Olympus
67 Overall Score
vs
Frenitt DC13

Frenitt DC13

Frenitt
47 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the OM-D E-M1 as an exceptionally versatile and compact camera that excels in a wide range of shooting scenarios, from wildlife to street photography. Users love its robust build, ergonomic design, and the incredible 5-axis stabilization, though some note a learning curve with the complex menu system. A couple of long-term users remain highly satisfied after years of use, highlighting the camera's ability to produce beautiful prints up to 18x24 inches. The most common criticisms center on the challenging menu, a reported white balance issue causing a yellow tint in certain conditions, and the continuous autofocus needing refinement.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent 5-axis image stabilization
  • Versatile for multiple shooting scenarios
  • Comfortable ergonomics and handling
  • Customizable controls
Cons
  • Complex menu system
  • White balance issues causing yellow tint
  • Continuous autofocus needs improvement
  • Learning curve for new users
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Image stabilization 3
👍 Ergonomics 5
👎 Menu system complexity 3
👎 White balance 1

Frenitt DC13

No customer feedback yet

Scores

Beginner
Olympus
81
Frenitt
72
Sports Wildlife
Olympus
69
Frenitt
43
Vlogging
Olympus
67
Frenitt
44
Streaming
Olympus
64
Frenitt
36
Travel
Olympus
63
Frenitt
36
Wedding Events
Olympus
63
Frenitt
42
Photography
Olympus
61
Frenitt
47
Youtube
Olympus
61
Frenitt
52
Video
Olympus
56
Frenitt
46
Product Photography
Olympus
55
Frenitt
50

Specifications

Olympus OM-D E-M1Frenitt DC13
Sensor
TypeLive MOSCMOS
Sizemicro-four-thirds1/4-inch
Megapixels16.299999237060547 MP56 MP★
ISO Range100100
ProcessorTruePic VII—
Autofocus
AF Points
118
No data
AF TypeContrast Detection: 81Phase Detection: 37—
Eye AF✓★—
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)10 fps30 fps★
Electronic Shutter✓★—
Video
Max Resolution1080p4K★
4K FPS—30 fps★
1080p FPS30 fps★—
Log Profile—✓★
RAW Video✓★—
CodecH.264, Motion JPEG—
Display & EVF
Screen Size3"3"
Touchscreen✓★—
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution2.4M dots★—
Build
Weather Sealed✓★—
Weight0.44 kg★0.60 kg
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓★—
Bluetooth✓★—
USB—USB-a
Hot Shoe✓★—

Pros & Cons

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile

Frenitt DC13

  • Strong burst (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
  • Strong sensor (76th percentile)
  • Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile

Pricing

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

No current pricing available

Frenitt DC13

Verdict

★ Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1

Scores 67 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 26 specs.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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