Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black
Combining a 16.3MP Live MOS sensor with on-chip phase-detection autofocus, this camera delivers 10 fps bursts and a 1/8000 sec shutter speed in a dust, splash, and freezeproof magnesium alloy body. Its 5-axis in-body image stabilization and high-resolution 2.36M-dot EVF provide a stable, detailed shooting experience that belies its compact Micro Four Thirds build. This body is best for wildlife and sports photographers who need a rugged, weather-sealed system with fast, reliable AF tracking.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong evf (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 15 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 118 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 81Phase Detection: 37 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 1080p FPS | 30 |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 1.0 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-H2S | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 26.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 118 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 10 | 40 | 30 | 75 | 10 |
| Video | 1080p | 8K @60fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 445 | 723 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 | 83.2 | 87.6 | 92.9 | 73.6 | 50.1 | 11.6 | 46.7 | 87.5 | 63.1 | 73.8 | 80.7 | 89.3 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 95.7 | 99.3 | 97.3 | 79.3 | 96 | 78.5 | 94.6 | 87.5 | 98.7 | 95.3 | 97.8 | 98.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 91.2 | 96.9 | 94.8 | 93.6 | 97.9 | 96.8 | 98.6 | 99 | 63.1 | 95.3 | 89.8 | 95.8 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92.8 | 91.9 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 72 | 98.2 | 87.5 | 97.1 | 95.3 | 94 | 89.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 89 | 91 | 97.3 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 63 | 92.2 | 87.5 | 92.2 | 95.3 | 77.6 | 97.3 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 96.1 | 98 | 85.7 | 94.8 | 87.2 | 49.5 | 95.9 | 87.5 | 92.2 | 89 | 84.2 | 89.3 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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