Olympus OM-D E-M1

performance, usability, lens, portability, durability

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98% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

performance, usability, portability, price, image quality

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

usability, size, zoom, durability, performance

100% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Sturdy, IP53-protected body ; Up to 50fps Raw capture with continuous focus ; Large, sharp viewfinder ; 5-axis IBIS ; Strong computational toolkit ; Autofocus system supports subject detection ; 4K60 UHD and DCI video

Subject tracking struggles at times ; Branches trip up bird detection ; Fragile micro HDMI connection

The OM System OM-1 pushes Micro Four Thirds cameras forward with a Stacked CMOS sensor. It’s a strong upgrade for E-M1 Mark III owners, thanks to better-feeling controls, a refreshed interface, and a robust computational toolset.

Rugged body with excellent ergonomics ; Best-in-class five-axis in-body image stabilization ; Highly configurable

Video format options lacking by comparison to competing cameras ; Mediocre battery life ; Rich configurability of E-M1 makes for steep learning curve

If you really need need the much larger files, slightly better exposure range or low-light performance of a full-frame camera, or if you can’t live without 1024p or 1060p video, then the E-M1 may not be for you. By the same token, if you just want to...

Sturdy, weather-resistant body with lovely retro styling, Excellent image quality, Chromatic aberration corrected in-camera making JPEGs more usable, 2x2 interface puts more controls at your fingers, Impressive number of customizable controls, Bright,...

Interface and controls can be overwhelming initially, In-camera Raw conversion interface is somewhat unintuitive, Auto focus with Four Thirds lenses is slow in dim conditions with tricky subjects, Only one SD card slot, Inconveniently-placed power...

Sturdy, weather-resistant body with lovely retro styling Excellent image quality Chromatic aberration corrected in-camera making JPEGs more usable 2x2 interface puts more controls at your fingers Impressive number of customizable controls Bright, sharp...

Interface and controls can be overwhelming initially In-camera Raw conversion interface is somewhat unintuitive Auto focus with Four Thirds lenses is slow in dim conditions with tricky subjects Only one SD card slot Inconveniently-placed power switch...

The first OM-D model - the E-M5 - was a breakthrough camera, both for Olympus and, arguably, for the industry too. The combination of the best Four Thirds sensor yet in a well worked-out, twin control dial body led us to call it one of the most capable...

Impressive image quality, even at high ISO settings. Dust-proof, splash-proof design. Solid build quality. Excellent ergonomics. Best-in-class EVF. Wi-Fi. In-camera art filters and color control. Robust time lapse feature. Quick autofocus. 10.5fps...

On the pricey side. No built-in flash. No support for 60fps video.

The EVF is everything you want an electronic viewfinder to be. It's big—the magnification is higher than a full-frame D-SLR; it's sharp at 2.4 million dots, and the lag time is a mere 29 milliseconds. The quality is on par with the external VF-4...

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record Full 1080p movies ; Sealed Body and Magnesium Alloy frame provide a tough, go anywhere camera ; Excellent overall image quality ;...

No built-in flash - possible to forget or not bring the included attachable flash unit ; Highest ISO settings are unacceptable due to image noise ; Very high price tag for an ILC

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 surpasses everything that we have seen so far from an ILC. Providing amazing performance and image quality that rivals a lower level pro mode dSLR, this much smaller camera is ready to go anywhere and perform in all situations....

To complement its convenient dimensions, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 body is equipped with one of the world’s fastest autofocus systems and 5-axis image stabilisation - which makes it ideal for spontaneous, hand-held video and still-photo capture. In...

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 price is set at € 1300 EUR / $ 1300 USD (body only) and € 2000 EUR / $ 2000 USD for the OM-D E-M1 kit including the new M.ZUIKO Digital 12-40mm 1:2.8 lens.