The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Micro Four Thirds is a compact mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera introduced on September 10, 2013. It has built-in on sensor phase detection.
As of October 2014, it had the highest camera sensor rating of any Olympus camera, according to DxO Labs, with a score of 73.
Features include Sensor: 16 MP Live MOS sensor and no anti-aliasing filter Buffer for 40 raw images at 10 frames per second with focus locked or 45 raw images at 6 frame per second with continuous autofocus. Image stabilization: Olympus 5-axis image stabilization TruePic VII processor with lens correction ISO range: 200–25600, with "LOW ISO 100" Manual focus with focus peaking Focus points 81 in contrast detection autofocus mode 37 in phase detection autofocus mode In-camera HDR Flash: no built-in flash, small external flash included Flash sync: 1/320 s with bundled FL-LM2 flash, otherwise 1/250 s. HD video capture, including 1080i at 30 fps and 720p at 60 fps Built-in Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n for remote shooting via smartphone or tablet Weather sealing: dust, splash, freeze resistance (-10˚C) Customizable buttons: 2 on the front Built-in microphone socket Ports: AP2 accessory port, AV/USB, HDMI connector
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
In 2016, the OM-D E-M1 was superseded by the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The Mark II features a slightly higher resolution 20 MP Live MOS sensor. The Mark II also has substantially faster auto focus—according to the manufacturer, six times faster upon first focus acquisition than the original E-M1. The camera also has a 60 fps max shooting rate in Pro Capture mode using the electronic shutter, and vibration reduction technology in lenses as well as in camera.
References
Further reading David Thorpe: The Olympus E-M1 MkII Menu System Simplified, 5 April 2017, Tony Phillips: The Complete Guide to the Olympus O-MD E-M1 II, 15 September 2017,
External links
Official Website Olympus E-M1 Instruction Manual (English) Olympus Compatibility Tables page