Olympus OM-D E-M10 vs OM System OM-1
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Silver
OM System OM-1 Black
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Silver
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for hiking and travel. Users appreciate the tilting LCD, intuitive controls, and effective image stabilization. However, some find the menu system confusing and the battery life poor, and the lack of an electronic shutter is noted. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Tilting LCD screen
- Intuitive controls and dials
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Confusing menu system
- Poor battery life
- No electronic shutter
- So-so EVF quality
- Small body can be too small
OM System OM-1 Black
The OM-1 is overwhelmingly praised for its excellent build quality, ergonomics, and lightweight design, making it a joy to use for both hobbyists and professionals. Users highlight the improved menu system, powerful computational features, and impressive image quality, especially in high-resolution modes. While there is a slight learning curve for those switching from other brands, the camera's performance and portability are seen as major advantages over full-frame competitors.
Pros
- Excellent build quality and ergonomics
- Lightweight and portable system
- Improved menu system
- Powerful computational features
- Impressive image quality
Cons
- Steep learning curve for new users
- Incompatible with older BLH-1 battery
- No external battery charger included
- WiFi cannot connect to home network
- Limited video recording time information
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | BSI MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 81 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | — |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | — |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 10 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 120 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, motion JPEG | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.4M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.51 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 520 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | — | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Silver
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
OM System OM-1 Black
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 33 specs.