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Testseek.com 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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445 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Superfast autofocus
  • Large and bright electronic viewfinder
  • Highly customizable
  • Accessible buttons
  • Excellent stills quality
  • Lighter than DSLR cameras
  • Superb electronic viewfinder
  • Sturdy weatherproof build
  • Broad pro/semipro feature set with many custom options
  • Aboveaverage performance
  • Onsensor phase detection improves legacy lenses' autofocus speed
  • Excellent image quality
  • Beautiful electronic viewfinder
  • Optional battery grip
  • 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
  • Great image qualit
  • 10 fps burst shooting mod
  • Shar
  • Informative electronic viewfinde
  • Fast autofocu
  • Large number of customizable control
  • Weatherproof magnesium alloy body
  • Great image quality
  • Weather proofed
  • Awesome grip
  • Great autofocus
  • Great viewfinder and LCD screen
  • DSLRlike feature set
  • Exceptional rugged
  • Weatherproof
  • Professional build
  • Lightning fast contrastdetect AF
  • And phasedetect AF that makes Four Thirds lenses far more responsive
  • Tons of useful physical controls with immense customizability
  • Arguably the best image quality of
  • 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 burst s
  • Rugged body with excellent ergonomics
  • Bestinclass fiveaxis inbody image stabilization
  • Highly configurable
  • Best-in-class five-axis in-body image stabilization
  • Responsive AF system
  • Good image quality
  • Sturdy build

The editors didn't like

  • Touchscreen still lacks multitouch
  • Limited HD video recording mode
  • Only comes in black
  • "Kludgy" interface
  • Disappointing video
  • Pricey
  • Slightly larger and heavier than other MFT models
  • Not enough incamera control over noise reduction levels
  • No onboard flash (but comes with small accessory flash)
  • Prices
  • $1
  • 400 for body only
  • $2
  • 200 for kit with 1240mm PRO lens
  • Www.olympusamer
  • 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
  • Steep learning curv
  • Mediocre vide
  • Short battery life
  • Noise can be an issue at high ISOs
  • Cost
  • No second memory card slot
  • Bigger and heavier than many other compact system cameras
  • Most expensive Micro Four Thirds camera on the market to date
  • Menu system and customization options have a steep learning curve
  • No optical lowpass filter means greater risk of moire
  • No builtin
  • On the pricey side. No built-in flash. No support for 60fps video
  • Video format options lacking by comparison to competing cameras
  • Mediocre battery life
  • Rich configurability of EM1 makes for steep learning curve
  • Rich configurability of E-M1 makes for steep learning curve
  • JPEG files somewhat over-processed

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  Published: 2014-05-20, Author: William , review by: pcworld.in

  • 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 take...

 
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  Published: 2014-02-12, Author: Stuff , review by: stuffmideast.com

  • Abstract:  Olympus ' first OM-D model wastop of the compact system camera league for nearly two years. Can the younger, more serious Olympus OM-D E-M1 live up to the old Guvnor's legacy, or will it be David Moyes to the E-M5's Fergie?The E-M1's weatherproof body is ...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-24, Author: Chaitanya , review by: exhibit.tech

  • For an insanely large amount for a camera that feels a bit too digital to use, and yet reminds you of a retro feel – the OM-D E-M1 is caught between two worlds. It does redeem itself in the way it handles and takes great images and videos, but the design ...

 
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  Published: 2013-12-04, Author: Swapnil , review by: digit.in

  • Incredibly fast and accurate AF, Weather Sealed, Very useful EVF
  • High ISO performance can be dodgy, A little pricey
  • Olympus, for some awkward reason, chose an incredibly difficult naming scheme for its flagship mirrorless lineup, but moving past that, you realize there is something incredibly special about this camera. This isn't going to be your usual review, simply b...

 
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  Published: 2013-10-07, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.in

  • Having so much control at your fingertips, with no compromises, is a breath of fresh air when many mirrorless cameras take a more paired down approach. Having something small, light, but still suitable for speed and rigorous shooting is fantastic. It is g
  • Even though the micro four thirds can rival APS-C in terms of image quality, that sensor size is still a roadblock for shooters who crave super shallow depth of field. When you are spending over a grand on a camera, it is hard not to want the biggest sens
  • 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, customizability, and durability th...

 
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  Published: 2014-02-10, Author: Simon , review by: stuff.tv/my/

  • 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' flagship....

 
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  Published: 2013-09-10, review by: hardwarezone.com.ph

  • Abstract:  We'll call it here first: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a DSLR killer. That's what we think about Olympus' newest flagship after just a brief hands-on session with it and here's why.The second camera in the high-end OM-D line, the E-M1 represents the pinnacle ...

 
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  Published: 2014-12-28, Author: Trevor , review by: digitalone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  Lighter and more compact than a DSLR, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 works fast and delivers speedy autofocusing (AF). It also has great image quality, a superb build and excellent handling. It has won many accolades, sweeping the Editor's Choice and Readers' Cho...

 
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  Published: 2013-09-10, review by: hardwarezone.com.sg

  • Abstract:  We'll call it here first: The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a DSLR killer. That's what we think about Olympus' newest flagship after just a brief hands-on session with it and here's why.The second camera in the high-end OM-D line, the E-M1 represents the pinnacle ...

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  Published: 2015-03-09, Author: Pedro , review by: digitalcamera.es

  • Abstract:  Olympus llegó un poco tarde a la fiesta con su serie OM de réflex de 35 mm, una década después que Canon y Nikon. Aun así, fue muy bien recibida a finales de la década de 1970 y en los 80, por lo que no es sorprendente que Olympus haya recuperado su espír...

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