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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(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
Olympus 1
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus 1

 E-M1 1 

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-M1

 1 E-M1 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus 1

 E-M1 1 
RevealedOctober 2013November 2013Similar generation
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and 1 is 71 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography information
Olympus 1 Street photography information
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (497g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
Olympus 1 Sports photography details
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
weather sealing
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
61
good battery pack (410 CIPA)
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
49
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1
Vlogging with Olympus 1
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus 1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus Stylus 1
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