Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Released October 2013
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-M1 was revealed around the same time to the 1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-M1 matches up against the 1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus 1
E-M1 | 1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-M1
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus 1
E-M1 | 1 | |||
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Revealed | October 2013 | November 2013 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 compared to the 1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and 1 is 71 and 79 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and 1.
All in all, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1 will give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus Stylus 1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus Stylus 1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-10-28 | 2013-11-25 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePIC VII | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | - | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/320s | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 gr (1.10 pounds) | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | 51 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 757 | 179 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 410 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $799 | $700 |