OM System Olympus 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 social proof (75th percentile) 75th
- Strong burst (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
- Below average video (21th percentile)
- Below average display (26th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | Four Thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.3 MP |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Build
| Weight | 1.6 kg / 3.5 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Sony a7 a7 V | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16.3MP Four Thirds | 33MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 1053 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 30 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | - | 4K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1588 | 610 | 609 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System Olympus OM-D E-M1 | 33.3 | 36.2 | 84.4 | 65 | 20.7 | 61.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 17.8 | 75.1 | 33 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.7 | 88.6 | 94.8 | 90.6 | 89.3 | 59.8 | 96.6 | 99.4 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.6 | 89.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 99 | 64.5 | 97.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $1,500
Usage Scores
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