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OM-D E-M1X vs OM-1
Quick take: The OM-D E-M1X is the most affordable; only the OM-1 is weather sealed.
Where the OM-D E-M1X wins
- Cheaper new: £479 vs £1,299
- Burst Rate: 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)
- Battery Life: ~870 shots (CIPA)
Where the OM-1 wins
- Weight: 599g (body only)
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Street: 6.5 vs 5.4
- Travel: 6.2 vs 4.8
- Wedding & Events: 7.6 vs 7.0
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- OM-D E-M1X 144 × 147 × 75 mm · 997 g
- OM-1 135 × 92 × 73 mm · 599 g
The OM-1 is 9 mm narrower, 55 mm shorter, 2 mm slimmer and 398 g lighter than the OM-D E-M1X.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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-M1XOlympus · 2019 | OM-1OM System · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 usedBest | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Micro Four Thirds Live MOS stacked BSI |
| Resolution | 20.4MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, C4K/24p, Full HD 120p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | 121-point cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast, Intelligent Subject Detection | 1053-point cross-type phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops (8 stops with sync IS) |
| Burst Rate | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best | 10fps mechanical, 50fps electronic, 120fps Pro Capture |
| Battery Life | ~870 shots (CIPA)Best | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 997g (with battery) | 599g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 144.4 × 146.8 × 75.4mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 100% coverage, 1.48-1.65x (50 mm lens) | EVF 0.83× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, micro HDMI, 3.5mm mic + headphone, PC sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS | 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-M1X
OM-1
Portrait
6.9/10
7.3/10
Street
5.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
4.8/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.0/10
7.6/10
Vlogging & Video
4.6/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
5.7/10
6.6/10
Documentary
5.8/10
7.6/10
Sports & Action
7.7/10
9.2/10
Landscape
5.2/10
6.0/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
9.0/10
Casual
4.3/10
5.6/10
Food
6.6/10
7.1/10
Macro
6.0/10
8.1/10
Architecture
6.0/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.8/10
5.9/10
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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