Olympus OM-D E-M1 : Specifications and Opinions

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a mirrorless camera with 4/3 (2.0x) sensor and 16.0 megapixels manufactured from 2013 to 2016 (discontinued). The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 707 €; The average price was 707 €;

113 users have given it an average vote of 9.3 out of 10

Sensor
Format	4/3, 17.4 x 13 mm (image ratio 4:3, crop factor 2.0x in comparison with FF)
Resolution	16.0 megapixel (pixel pitch 3.77 μm)
ISO sensitivities	100 - 25600
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	60" - 1/8000
Exp. compensation	+/- 5 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P, Scena
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Mount	Micro 4/3 (click here to view all compatible lenses)
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	81
Continuos shooting	10 FPS
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
Video mode	1920x1080p @ 30 FPS
WiFi	Yes
GPS	No
USB
USB Charging
Computing Features
ND Long Exposure	No
Pixel Shift	No
Focus Stacking	Yes, in-camera
Startrail/Composite mode	Yes
Astrotracer	No
Camera body and built
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD	3.0", 640 x 480 pixels, partially articulating
Viewfinder	Electronic, coverage 100%, 1.48x
Flash	No
Storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Shutter
Battery	Olympus BLN-1, 9.30 Wh
Weather sealing	Yes
Weight	497 g
Dimensions	130 x 94 x 63 mm
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Minod

sent on 23 Agosto 2023

Pros: Fantastic ergonomics/handling, great IQ, AWB top, good files in both LSF jpegs and raw , build quality , wr, ease of use , nice colours, pdaf means you can use old slr 4/3 lenses with adapter ( I use 9-18, PL25, 50-200 , 14-54 II with excellent results ), excellent bright and detailed viewfinder

Cons: Inside electronics can sometimes play weird games , but maybe that's one of my copies ( I own 2 Em1s ), classic rear wheel malfunction ( come on Olympus, you could have done better ) that is a PITA in M mode , in typical Olympus fashion no HDR above 200 iso ( Panasonic does it ), not the best sensor for long exposure night shots ( Em5 does better )

Opinion: The best m4/3 camera I have ever used ( but the whole Olympus Em5, Em10 and Em1 series will remain in history as classics and a testament to the talent of the Olympus engineers )I have two bodies and will keep them until they die . I sometimes think of the Em1 II for the 20 mp sensor and better AF with legacy 4/3 lenses but really 16 mp is fine for my use .A love affair ...

Airy

sent on 12 Giugno 2021

Pros: Handy, good EVF, good IQ, stabilizer, silent, remote control with an iPhone, nice built-in effects, and a wide choice of excellent optics

Cons: Battery life, limited ISO compared to FF (which was expected), continuous AF

Opinion: I had my honeymoon with that camera, after having used the E-M5. This one shows signs of maturity; for instance, the EVF is much better, and good enough for a FF camera fan. Image quality is generally very good, but compared to FF cameras such as the Nikon Df, the pictures look slightly "engineered" or "overprocessed". Also, I set the high ISO limit to 2200 for acceptable results. That's the natural consequence of having a significantly smaller sensor, which is partly compensated by the existence of stellar, fast optics (Olympus 75/1.8 comes to mind). The main positive consequence however is, handling and portability are much better. Using an iPhone for remote control, though not essential, is a treat. Battery life is limited. I systematically carried two full spare batteries with me, when on photographic trips. Another bonus is the ability to use "legacy" lenses (such as old Canon FDs) and to tune the stabilizer for using them. E.g. the Nikkor 1802.8 ED, which then acts the stabilized 360mm equivalent: quite useful for paparazzo work.

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Domenico Pompeo 65

sent on 27 Dicembre 2024

Pros: Robust. For me full of potential to learn to use

Cons: less light than other models to always carry it with me, but we are really talking about a difference that in the end is not felt

Opinion: I bought this camera body a few weeks ago thanks to the reviews I read. I had thought of taking a different and lighter model to always carry with me, but in the end I opted for this one after going to a store of a well-known chain that deals with second-hand and I saw several. I can say that the weight is not excessive and I can also carry this with me just as I wanted. It gives me the feeling that it is robust and, even if dated, it is already a great luxury for me and I have a lot to learn.

Pevelar

sent on 13 Novembre 2023

Pros: Small, light, under €200 in 2023

Cons: The years on my shoulders

Opinion: Beautiful machine that I highly recommend to those who are starting out, as it allows you to make pro adjustments and in any case the menu offers room for customization. I recommend a nice 12-40 f2.8 and with 600€ total if you are lucky you can do almost anything. Another note to all those who denigrate the m 4/3 system, you might be amazed at the files churned out by this machine.

Esse

sent on 22 Agosto 2023

Pros: Construction, stabilization, feeling, single af, viewfinder.

Cons: In some specimens the rear wheel loses a few clicks. To me she is "healed" by herself and now she is perfect

Opinion: The grandmother. It was so far ahead that it still has its reason today. With the latest firmware it really has everything you need. Of course the continuous af is unusable but in the saf with small cross it is very precise and fast. The sensor is a few years old but with topaz it also becomes usable at slightly higher sensitivities. They implemented the antishock on the first curtain, the electronic shot. The stabilization is still remarkable today. The wide viewfinder. Perfect size. Built properly. For me a great camera that offers that feature that we often forget is the pleasure of photographing. Lately I use it in conjunction with the 17mm 1.8 and it is very pleasant to use

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