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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...
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Thank you for looking up our Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review . The full review is below, but you may prefer to download our PDF version, which includes test images and full specifications. You can download it here: Olympus OM-D E-M1 Review.pdfIt had to happen, o...
Can we forgive the E-M1 for its flaws? You betcha! Just as with the E-M5, the interface curiosities simply aren't sufficiently annoying to detract from the overall experience of the E-M1 which is, quite simply, a hugely enjoyable and rewarding one.It's a...
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The E-M1's weatherproof body is an evolution of its E-M5 sibling's – still teensy but with a fuller grip and even more controls. In fact, it handles much like the E-M5 fitted with just the upper part of the optional battery grip. Sadly for upgraders, the...
Prolike manual controls, Rocksteady 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...
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Hang on, you might be saying; whilst the 16.3 effective megapixel OM-D E-M1 may outwardly resemble a DSLR it’s not actually one in the strictest sense, on account of being a mirror-less model. But since Olympus hasn’t released a DSLR proper in years, t...
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...
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The 16-megapixel Olympus OM-D E-M1 ($1,400, body only) is the company's latest flagship mirrorless camera. Amazingly it costs even more than one of our favorite higher-resolution DSLRs, the 24-megapixel Nikon D7100 . The E-M1 replaces the Olympus Four Thi...
Quality 16megapixel CSC, Excellent builtin EVF, Superior ISO capability...
Much too expensive, Top video quality only 1080/30p, Great images, but not fullframe 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...
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The OM-D E-M1 represents the best that Olympus has to offer in the compact system camera (CSC) market. It's a Micro Four Thirds-based, interchangeable lens camera that balances the needs of pros and enthusiast photographers in one neat, and solid package...
Strong build quality, Excellent controls, Excellent image quality, Fast performance...
Shutter button too squishy for our liking, Some noticeable LCD and EVF flickering under fluro lights...
The OM-D E-M1 takes over as the flagship camera for Olympus. It's a Micro Four Thirds-based camera with a stack of features that's aimed at those of you who want more of a 'pro' feel from a compact system camera. We love it...
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The Olympus E-M1 is the latest addition to the Olympus compact system camera (CSC) line-up and it's aimed at professional and enthusiast photographers. It doesn't replace the Olympus OM-D E-M5, but sits above it. Until now the OM-D E-M5 has been largely r...
Small camera body, Plenty of direct controls, Excellent EVF, High quality images, Weather sealed...
LCD not variangle, Some features hard to find, High price...
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 l...
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 caused quite a stir when it was unveiled to the public last year. Looking like a digital version of the classic 1970s Olympus OM SLR - with the modern conveniences of a smaller body, LCD screen and electronic viewfinder - the OM-D E-...
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...
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Olympus fans and hybrid camera buffs rejoice! Olympus has unveiled a replacement for its OM-D E-M5. The new and improved OM-D E-M1 has arrived on the scene to out-class its...
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...
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What is the Olympus OM-D E-M1? The Olympus OM-D E-M5 was one of the most popular cameras of last year, owing to the combination of an impressive specification, attractive retro looks and excellent image quality. The E-M1 looks to pick up where the E-M5 le...
Superb electronic viewfinder, Responsive AF system, Good image quality, Sturdy build...
JPEG files somewhat overprocessed...
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...
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What sorcery is this..? Olympus can do no wrong. Ever since it released the first camera in the newly-minted OM-D line — the EM-5 — it has gone from one perfect camera to the next. The latest work of art to come out of the camera manufacturer is the Olymp...
This is the first mirrorless camera serious enough that a DSLR-less future is conceivable. The images you get out of the E-M1 are so hot it hurts. If you want a camera for serious business in all situations — daylight, low-light and even no-light — then t...
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Cameras Technology News Digital Life News DateOctober 10, 2013 reading now (4) Read later The 16-megapixel E-M1 is the company's top micro four-thirds camera. It has a 2.36-megapixel electronic viewfinder, dual contrast and phase detectio...
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LIKEWe tested the E-M1 with the new 12-40mm constant aperture f2.8 Pro lens, which in itself is a masterpiece of mechanics and optics. Focus is lightning fast and images are excellent for sharpness, resolution and colour fidelity. The camera feels like a...
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We tried to find fault, but there is nothing we dislike about the EM1...
From time to time a camera comes along that sets new standards. Nikon's D800, Canon's 5D MkII, and the Olympus OM-D E-M5 all raised the bar at the time of their release. The E-M1 does it again. It is priced against the mid-range DSLRs from other makers bu...
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The arrival of the E-M1 has pushed the price of the OM-D E-M5 body down to around $900 (AU or US), which makes it a bargain in the current environment. However, Compact System Cameras are currently a growth category and Olympus has hinted at further devel...
Owners of Olympus OM-D EM-5 bodies will rightly see the E-M1 as a worthwhile upgrade option and/or extension to their existing kit – provided they are happy about its higher price tag. The new camera has just enough improvements entice many stills photogr...
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It was only a year and a half ago when Olympus showed that a small, stylish camera with no mirror and a little sensor could hang in the big leagues. Many photographers instantly fell in love with the OM-D E-M5. Now, with the E-M1, nearly every bar has bee...
The OM-D E-M1 is a serious investment, but if you want the experience of a professional camera without the bulk and weight a DSLR, then you should absolutely pick it up. Nothing else offers the same level of ergonomics, customisability and durability thus...
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The second of the bigger mirror-less cameras from Olympus, the E-M1 reinvents the an SLR from the 70s with bits of today, making it a standout camera for tomorrow. An update to last year’s entry in the OM-D range of cameras, the E-M1 might be the mod...
Great design and weight; Two megapixel viewfinder is very clear; Supports WiFi and wireless shooting with smartphone app; Smartphone camera application can show images building in real time; Lock button for keeping shooting mode selected; Lots of buttons; Comes with small external flash;...
While we like the amount of buttons, this number may confuse people; Screen only pops out at various angles, as per normal with other Olympus cameras; No built-in flash; Colour filtration modes only officially apply to JPEG, and while can be used with movies, can't be shut off in these modes;...
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The Olympus OM-D E-M5 knocked our socks off when we reviewed it last year, to the point where we wondered if Olympus could do any better. The OM-D E-M1 ($1,399.99 direct, body only) is what the company came up with, and the improvements include a larger...
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...
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In 2012, Olympus made a statement with the OM-D E-M5 . The company's flagship Micro Four Thirds camera rode a wave of retro good looks, ample controls, weather-resistant design, and superb image quality straight into the hearts of enthusiast photographers...
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...
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The Olympus E-M1 is the latest addition to the Olympus compact system camera (CSC) line-up and it's aimed at professional and enthusiast photographers. It doesn't replace the Olympus OM-D E-M5, but sits above it. Until now the OM-D E-M5 has been largely r...
Comprehensive featureset, Good handling, Tough construction...
Menu not navigable by touch control, Expensive...
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OM-D E-M1OM-D E-M5Effective resolution16.3 megapixels16.1 megapixelsImage sizes4:3 aspect: 4608 x 3456, 2560 x1920, 1280 x 960; 3:2 aspect: 4608 x 3072, 2544 x 1696, 1296 x 864; 16:9 aspect: 4608 x 2592, 2560 x 1440, 1280 x 720; 1:1 aspect: 3456 x 3456...
With its promises of improved performance and functionality, the OM-D E-M1 will be a welcome addition to Olympus's offerings when it goes on sale next month. The new camera certainly has plenty to excite photo enthusiasts and it's good to see the same bat...
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T3.com Updated: 2015-09-17 08:19:31
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The new flagship Olympus OM-D E-M1 compact system camera sits above the existing Olympus OM-D E-M5 and has been designed to work with both Micro Four Thirds and Four Thirds DSLR lenses. While some of the brand's previous Micro Four Thirds models were com...
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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We were pretty much enamoured with the Olympus E-M5 (quick review) when we tested it in 2012. The E-M1 takes the best from that camera and further ups the game. Here are three things to love about this camera (and a few to hate).1. Dynamite in a small pac...
Great build quality; Excellent specs; Customization is incredible; EVF is excellent...
Very expensive; Battery life not that great; EVF takes a bit of time to start...
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