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OM-D E-M1 vs OM-1
Quick take: The OM-1 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the OM-D E-M1 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-1 — Wildlife, Sport, Outdoor: OM System's statement camera — class-leading weather sealing and the best IBIS in the business.
Who should buy what
OM-1 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wildlife and bird photographers who need fast burst and pro weather sealing
- Outdoor photographers who work in challenging conditions
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M1Olympus · 2013 | OM-1OM System · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £179Best | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.4MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Fast AF: 37-point on-sensor phase detect + 81-area contrast AF, face and eye detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (6.5fps with continuous AF) | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 497g (with battery)Best | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 130.4 × 93.5 × 63.1mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 multi-connector, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, RM-UC1 remote | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C 3.1, HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
OM-D E-M1
OM-1
Portrait
5.8/10
7.3/10
Street
6.0/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
7.6/10
Documentary
5.1/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
6.0/10
9.2/10
Landscape
4.6/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
6.7/10
9.0/10
Casual
4.3/10
5.6/10
Food
5.6/10
7.1/10
Macro
6.9/10
8.1/10
Architecture
4.3/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.9/10
Vlogging & Video
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6.3/10
Filmmaking
—
6.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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