Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a great system. If you are tired of carrying around a large DSLR system and want a camera that is portable and responsive then you should take a like at this camera. The autofocus system is quick and lock on is good unless you are shooting in low-light situations. Olympus has built an excellent range of lenses for their 4/3 system and you can use Panasonic lenses from their 4/3 cameras. I have used the 17mm, 45mm, and 12-40mm lenses and they are all very quick and can produce nice bokeh in the right settings. I had used the Fujifilm X-T1, Sony A7 and A7II and found the Olympus to just fit my needs better, not to detract from the others because they can certainly capture outstanding images, but I just get more pleasure using the Olympus.

I researched mirrorless cameras for almost 12 full months before deciding on the omd em1. I decided to buy this camera bc of the reviews I read mainly about three things: image quality, durability, and overall performance. I've been extremely satisfied with all three. This is my first enthusiast level camera and I've had zero difficulties using this product (albeit with the 160 page manual as a reference of course). Image quite is outstanding. Low light performance is good not great. The build quality is amazing. I never feel like it's going I break. I never accidentally hit the wrong button Etc. Overall performance is by far the best feature. The amount of customizable buttons and the cameras 5axis stabizationa long with it's fast af make this camera a VERY versatile camera. There are def better image quality cameras(sony a7r, Fuji xpro1 etc) out there but for the price and size and versatility omd em1 can't be beat.

I've had this camera for a month now. It is brilliant. Ergonomically, fantastic. Fully customizable. The viewfinder is excellent. IQ is great. Auto-focus is blazing fast. The image stabilization is absolutely amazing - shooting the 45mm at 1/10 and it turns out sharp - wow. While it gets a bad rap for video, its great for hand held video due to the IS. Really, a great camera. The primary downside to the Oly cameras is the semi-archaic menu system, but you get used to it. I only wish it had less depth of field on occasion, but that's what you get with m43. Often times it is to your advantage.

Because of the excellent array of professional quality lenses now available for the micro four thirds mount, this camera makes good sense, especially for those looking to downsize from their heavy DSLR gear. The OMD EM1 is a great little camera, with in-body image stabilization and (with the latest firmware installed) focus stacking. If you use good quality lenses (e.g., Voigtlander 45mm f0.95) you will find this camera to be fantastic and worth your investment. If you want the very best image quality, however, there is still no substitute for full frame cameras such as the Canon 5Diii or Nikon D810, etc.

After months of reviews I finally settled on this camera. It is lightweight which is the reason why I purchased it. The camera itself is fine, takes a bit of time to learn to use but you can take most photos without problems. I was expecting a wow factor with my photos but it isn't a DSR quality, good but not great. The challenge for me are the lenses that are available. I purchased an all around zoom but it doesn't zoom enough so I purchased another zoom. The problem is I switch back and forth frequently which takes time effort. I use the camera for vacations and I was spoiled by a previous camera with a longer zoom lens. I love the screen because you can position it when you are taking pictures from a lower angle. Would I buy this camera again at this price point...I am not sure but it is better than lugging around a DSR.

As the flagship for Olympus mirrorless cameras, the M1 has every option one could want, possibly too many options. The point is that the control is there if you need it. For me, it's a great camera but I really wanted something a little less bulky for hiking. Even though it didn't entirely meet my needs, it may very well meet yours.

Purchased the smaller mirrorless interchangeable lens camera to replace my full sized DSLR on outings where the smaller size/weight would be easier. Purchased two lenses and a smaller carry bag. Have tried several features of the camera and so far have not been disappointed. It takes great pictures. Haven't had it long enough to try all the features but the buttons and dials seem easy to access. Love the size most of all.

Looking for an affordable camera? This one has an array of lenses that fit into my budget and my style. I mainly use prime lenses. What I like the most is how it has the same abilities of most DSLRs but without the big, heavy, bulky frame, cost and weight.

I am by no means a photographer, although is would like to learn to basics and become an enthusiast. This camera had been great! Super light, packs well for hikes/around town, and takes great quality pictures without much effort (aka keeping it on auto). Definetly worth the expense for a beginner enthusiast.

Thanks to Paul at Sherman Oaks Best Buy, for all of his expertise! We absolutely LOVE this camera! This is our first "real" camera and we are still learning but it's been awesome and very straightforward. I love that I can go very high tech or just put the knobs on auto and point&shoot!

Best Mirrorless camera out! Love it! Finally an Olympus....

took on a recent trip. Like the camera but am still learning about it.

Coming from the world of DSLR's, the Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a revelation. Not only is it a smal, though not tiny, camera, but it has all the features you'd expect from a camera targeting photography professionals and then some. I'll be honest, I don't expect to use all of those features, but in the short time i've owned the camera I've had a bast tweaking it to my specifications and learning how to take a much higher level of control over my photography than I've been able to in the past. Besides the great customization, what do I love about it? Autofocus speeds are phenomenal, even with full tracking enabled, burst speeds are impressive, image quality is outstanding, and low light performance is far better than I expected. State of the art Olympus image stabilization is also great, particukarly in low-light situations. In short, for my uses, the E-M1 is indeed very close to the perfect camera. A couple of minor caveats to that statement: The grip, while ergonomic and comfortable, is just a little bit too short for my hand, and it's akward finding a place for my pinkie finger. I'm considering one of the third party add-ons that will make the camera and grip a little taller to take care of that problem. The EVF takes some serious getting used to. It's a very different experience from a DSLR-style OVF, but once used to it is a great aid for envisioning the final picture. The camera strap, as usual, is dissapointing and uncomfortable. I've already purchased a different strap for it. So in short, really can't think of much that I don't like about the camera. The build quality is exemplary, and I expect it to survive many years of use. While I can't state with certainty that this is the right camera for you, I can assert that it an exemplary camera, refined to a level that very few cameras ever are.