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October 2013
(89%)
163 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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445 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Comprehensive featureset
Good handling
Tough construction
Solid feel build quality with dust and splash proofed body
In-body image stabilisation
Image quality right up there with an actual DSLR to most eyes
Build quality and weatherproof finish
Wide
Comfortable viewfinder
Builtin mechanical stabilisation
Fast autofocus
10 fps burst mode with AF
WiFi
Good choice of lenses available
Art Filters are fun and work well
Pro-like manual controls
Rock-steady stabilisation
The fastest autofocus around
Excellent audio reproduction
DTS Headphone
X sound space
Varied
Distinct audio modes
Mature design
Solid battery life
Competitively priced compared to rival flagships
Quality 16-megapixel CSC
Excellent built-in EVF
Superior ISO capability
Superb electronic viewfinder
Responsive AF system
Good image quality
Sturdy build
The editors didn't like
Menu not navigable by touch control
Expensive
Smaller imaging sensor than an APS-C DSLR
Button and control layout is busy and can feel a little cramped at times
Published: 2014-09-17, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: Olympus held off from releasing any major products at Photokina 2014, but did unveil the OM-D E-M1 in a rather lovely silver finish. The E-M1 is exactly what it sounds like: a silver-colour version of the original black model, but one that also delivers...
Published: 2014-02-10, Author: Simon , review by: stuff.tv
Pro-like manual controls, Rock-steady stabilisation, The fastest autofocus around
Continuous AF can be beaten
Should E-M5 owners upgrade to an E-M1? Probably not, especially if they've got the optional battery grip. But everyone else should sell every camera they own, plus a body part and any heirlooms knocking about in the loft, and buy the new Olympus' flagsh...
Solid feel build quality with dust and splash proofed body, in-body image stabilisation, image quality right up there with an actual DSLR to most eyes
Smaller imaging sensor than an APS-C DSLR, button and control layout is busy and can feel a little cramped at times
Despite a few reservations the OM-D E-M1 is right up there at the pinnacle of what a compact interchangeable lens camera can achieve. For most of us, in comparison with a DSLR, the image and build quality will be more than good enough to prompt a possible...
Quality 16-megapixel CSC, Excellent built-in EVF, Superior ISO capability
Much too expensive, Top video quality only 1080/30p, Great images, but not full-frame level
We don't understand the sometimes over-the-top positive online reaction to this capable but hardly extraordinary mirrorless camera. Yes, it certainly can capture quality stills and good 1080/30p videos. But for $1,400 body only? No way. Although much la...
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is one of the best micro four thirds-system cameras yet, so if this test makes it look like a serious camera, thats because it is. The rugged-looking magnesium-alloy, weather-sealed body has all the features an enthusiast photograph...
Build quality and weatherproof finish, Wide, comfortable viewfinder, Builtin mechanical stabilisation, Fast autofocus, 10 fps burst mode with AF, WiFi, Good choice of lenses available, Art Filters are fun and work well
Battery life could be better, Menus can be complicated, No sweep panorama, Stabiliser is noisy, No silent shooting mode, Video mode is quite limited
It's hard to find fault with the Olympus OM-D E-M1. With enhanced picture quality, a speedier autofocus, a nice wide viewfinder, a 10 fps burst mode and an all-weather finish, the E-M1 has plenty of qualities to win over enthusiasts and pros. Olympus has ...
Superb electronic viewfinder, Responsive AF system, Good image quality, Sturdy build
JPEG files somewhat over-processed
The Olympus E-M1 delivers the goods across the board, with an impressive specification, fantastic build quality and a level of performance to match or better almost any CSC on the market. All of which combines to make to E-M1 not only one of the best CSCs...
With gorgeous images—even in low light, incredible speed, and a wealth of high-end features, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the best Micro Four Thirds camera that money can buy. It's an easy Editors' Choice award winner....
Not only is the OM-D E-M1 a brilliant move from Olympus, it's a strong contender for our camera of the year. We think pros—at least those who are fed up with the weight and bulk of modern DSLRs—are going to love this camera. Matching pro build quality wit...
Comprehensive featureset, Good handling, Tough construction
Menu not navigable by touch control, Expensive
Happily the E-M1 isn't all style and no substance. It also delivers high quality, correctly exposed images with plenty of detail, good colour and well-controlled noise. The images look natural and sharp and although there is noise visible at relatively lo...
