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 (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
Cons
- Below average sensor (12th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 Alpha ILCE6700M/B | Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII | Nikon Z 6II | Fujifilm X-H1 | OM System OM-5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP micro-four-thirds | 26MP aps-c | 44.3MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 24.3MP aps-c | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 118 | 793 | 779 | 273 | 325 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 11 | 40 | 14 | 100 | 30 |
| Video | 1080p | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 445 | 413 | 710 | 615 | 998 | 366 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 | 82.4 | 86.9 | 92.7 | 72.2 | 47.7 | 11.9 | 46.6 | 72.5 | 82 | 88.7 |
| Sony Alpha ILCE6700M/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.9 | 92.3 | 75.9 | 91.3 | 94.9 | 96.5 | 95.2 | 94.4 | 88.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Compare | 98 | 96.4 | 96.7 | 90.1 | 98.8 | 69.9 | 91.6 | 95.2 | 76 | 98.6 |
| Nikon Z 6II Compare | 87.2 | 91.5 | 95.3 | 94.9 | 79.1 | 59.1 | 93.2 | 95.2 | 97.8 | 88.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 85.1 | 94.6 | 98.6 | 96.2 | 69.7 | 93.1 | 46.6 | 72.5 | 86.9 | 93 |
| OM System OM-5 Compare | 84 | 91.8 | 79.2 | 86.6 | 75.6 | 47.2 | 90.8 | 89.8 | 71.6 | 94.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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