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Testseek.co.uk have collected 163 expert reviews of the Olympus OM-D E-M1 and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus OM-D E-M1.
Award: Editor’s Choice October 2013
October 2013
 
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163 Reviews
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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
  • Battery life could be better
  • Menus can be complicated
  • No sweep panorama
  • Stabiliser is noisy
  • No silent shooting mode
  • Video mode is quite limited
  • Continuous AF can be beaten
  • Ugly ear pads
  • Dubious wireless dongle design
  • A little chunky
  • Wireless LS30s retail for almost half the price
  • Much too expensive
  • Top video quality only 1080/30p
  • Great images
  • But not full-frame level
  • JPEG files somewhat over-processed

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  Published: 2013-09-01, Author: Libby , review by: T3.com

  • Excellent audio reproduction, DTS Headphone:X sound space, Varied, distinct audio modes, Mature design, Solid battery life, Competitively priced compared to rival flagships
  • Ugly ear pads, Dubious wireless dongle design, A little chunky, Wireless LS30s retail for almost half the price
  • So far we've only seen a pre-production model of the Olympus OM-D E-M1, but we were very impressed with what we saw. The DSLR-style design will appeal to enthusiasts looking for top-notch picture quality rather than those looking for a space-saving co

 
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  Published: 2017-06-21, Author: Ali , review by: camerajabber.com

  • The LensPacks is an interesting product; on the one hand using it in the Glass Limo backpack was handy, but really didn't make a huge difference other than helping me to organise the bag just a little bit better.However pop the LensPack into the base of t...

 
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  Published: 2016-10-31, Author: Kevin , review by: luminous-landscape.com

  • Abstract:  I get to work with a lot of different cameras, and as you have probably noticed from prior posts, I'm a huge fan of mirrorless cameras. One of the camera bodies that I have been happiest with is the Olympus OM-D. I presently own an OM-D E-MI , an E-M5II ...

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  Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Carey , review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  This roundup is a little unusual, in that the cameras in this price bracket span both flagship and entry-level products. Specifically, several flagship APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras, and a handful of entry-level full-frame options. We've called out...

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  Published: 2015-11-20, Author: Carey , review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  This roundup is a little unusual, in that the cameras in this price bracket span both flagship and entry-level products. Specifically, several flagship APS-C and Micro Four Thirds cameras, and a handful of entry-level full-frame options. We've called out...

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  Published: 2015-06-11, review by: toptenreviews.com

  • Abstract:  The Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera offers a speedy image processor and a dual-phase auto focus. This 16MP mirrorless camera also has a high-resolution image finder and image stabilization. This camera can also capture HD videos. One of the...

 
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  Published: 2014-11-27, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  In the past, we’ve included both mirrorless and DSLR cameras in our enthusiast interchangeable lens camera roundup...

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  Published: 2014-11-27, review by: dpreview.com

  • Abstract:  In the past, we’ve included both mirrorless and DSLR cameras in our enthusiast interchangeable lens camera roundup...

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  Published: 2014-10-10, Author: Kevin , review by: luminous-landscape.com

  • Abstract:  by Kevin Raber Decisions - Decisions September, 2014 It's two days before I leave for Photokina and I am debating which camera system to take. As many of you know, I own a number of different camera systems. Unlike my friend and this site's founder, Micha...

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  Published: 2014-08-12, Author: Sam , review by: tomsguide.com

  • Great image qualit, 10 fps burst shooting mod, Shar, informative electronic viewfinde, Fast autofocu, Large number of customizable control, Weatherproof magnesium alloy body
  • Steep learning curv, Mediocre vide, Short battery life
  • This Olympus OM-D EM-1 Review is a premium weatherproof mirrorless camera that has nearly all the features of an advanced DSLR. With the success of its first retro-rugged mirrorless camera, the OM-D EM-5, Olympus took a winning solution and add...

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