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October 2013
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163 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
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457 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
Abstract: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the flagship camera in Olympus’ Micro Four Thirds mirrorless lineup. When you pick up the camera, it certainly feels like a flagship model. The tough, magnesium alloy body is immediately apparent, as are the plentiful controls ...
Back in 2012, when we reviewed the Olympus OM-D E-M5 we called it the “best Olympus compact system camera to date, and also a strong contender for best compact system camera full stop.” It offered a very good sensor, fast auto focus and a compelling feat...
Published: 2013-11-02, Author: Raymond , review by: mashable.com
Superfast autofocus, Large and bright electronic viewfinder, Highly customizable, accessible buttons
Touchscreen still lacks multitouch, Limited HD video recording mode, Only comes in black
Mirrorless cameras aren't supposed to be this good. Yet, somehow, Olympus has made a compact interchangeable lens camera so marvelous and drool-worthy that I don't even know where to begin.If there's a mirrorless camera that can replace a DSLR, it's proba...
Abstract: Olympus OM-D E-M1 review: will this new Olympus compact system camera appeal to both Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds users? Find out in our review video.The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is the latest addition to the Olympus compact system camera (CSC) line-up and ...
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Published: 2013-10-28, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
In replacing the E-5, the introduction of the E-M1 heralds a new direction for Olympus and their MFT models. The larger, pro-grade body should appeal to existing E-3 and E-5 users, while the addition of the new focusing system grants unrestricted access t...
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Published: 2013-10-24, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a great, feature-packed and weather-sealed camera that's fast and delivers high-quality photos and videos
The out-of-the-box JPEG quality could be better and the sheer number of configuration options can at best test your memory and at worst, overwhelm. It deserves a better manual, as well as a second card slot
One of the fastest, most feature-laden cameras you can buy for less than $1,500, you really need to spend some quality time going through all the settings before using the Olympus OM-D E-M1.
Quality: truly superb quality with tons of access to image management.Why you'd buy the Olympus OM-D E-M1: excellent stabiliser for video shooting; arguably the best Micro Four Thirds camera on the market.Why you wouldn't: you don't have the expertise to ...
By Josh Fate Olympus has pushed into new territory with their newest micro four-thirds interchangeable lens camera, the OM-D E-M1. This new ILC has been put together and loaded with all of the control, quality and features for a professional photograph...
Great image quality, Weather proofed, Awesome grip, Great autofocus, Great viewfinder and LCD screen, DSLRlike feature set
Noise can be an issue at high ISOs, Cost, No second memory card slot
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a fantastic mirrorless camera that is designed for the advanced or professional shooter. Those without sophisticated photography knowledge will get easily lost in the numerous features and functionality. That being said, no matte...
