Olympus E-1

Olympus E-1 is Olympus's Pro DSLR digital camera originally launched on November of 2003. It includes a 5 MegaPixel, CCD Four Thirds sized sensor and has a full resolution of 2560 x 1920.

Olympus released the updated Olympus E-3 (Read Full Comparison) as a way to replace this model.

The E-1 comes in at #32 out of 35 in Pro DSLR cameras & over all #865 out of 1465 for digital cameras in our database. Please use our Smart camera filter to get camera rankings based on your custom criteria.

Below is a diagram of different factors used in the rating system.

The Olympus E-1 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the full range underneath.

You can check the E-1 from different angles in the gallery here.

Below is a shortlist of pluses and minuses of the Olympus E-1 based on things which are typically regarded as crucial in a digital camera.

The sensor spec on the Olympus E-1 is 17.3mm x 13mm (Four Thirds). The 225 mm² sensor is able to capture 2560 x 1920 pixels and aspect ratios of 4:3.

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The CCD sensor has 5MP and features a standard ISO range of 100 to 3200. RAW format is saved which means that you have wider room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath shows the E-1's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The E-1 sensor has a crop factor of 2.1 and is outlined in green.

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To get a sense of different aspect ratios, you can refer to the graphic below.

Olympus E-1 has a weight of 1.62 pounds (735g or 25.93 ounces) & has exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2"). The weight of average Pro DSLR camera is 1,280g and the Olympus E-1 is less heavy when compared to various competitors.

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Underneath is a picture of the Olympus E-1 with a softdrink so you can get a feel for its scale.

The top view just below will highlight the button design on the E-1.

The E-1 works with the Micro Four Thirds mount and has 162 lenses to select from. Below is some of the lenses we have in our database which will fit the E-1.

ModelVisualizeFocal LengthApertureStabilizedWeight

Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm F1.7 ASPH10-25mmf/1.7690g

Tamron 14-150mm F3.5-5.8 Di III14-150mmf/3.5-5.8 285g

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Olympus Zuiko Digital ED 18-180mm f3.5-6.318-180mmf/3.5-6.3 435g

Voigtlander Nokton 42.5mm F0.9543mmf/0.95 571g

Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM II70-200mmf/2.8 1390g

Panasonic Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH OIS14-42mmf/3.5-5.6 95g

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Panasonic Lumix G 20mm F1.7 ASPH20mmf/1.7 100g

The E-1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes

Digital cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth compatibility can easily be used wirelessly with smartphones. You are able to transfer files and oftentimes alter settings without the hassle of connecting physically to the camera.

Some applications even provide a Liveview and release the shutter when you are not close to the camera. If the camera features a HDMI port, it could be hooked up to an external display. The majority of cameras enable you to charge the battery pack through the USB port.

Olympus E-1 doesn't capture video. If you are looking for a digital camera to take only photos, this might not be a concern.

Olympus E-1 features environment proofing which makes it a good option for use for rough locations. This can be particularly handy in case you are unsure about the elements you might face for outdoor photography.

The Olympus E-1 includes a 1.8" fixed display supporting a resolution of 134k dots.

Please be aware that the display screen has no touch support.

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The View Finder specifications for Olympus E-1 are below:

• ViewFinder Optical (pentaprism)
• Coverage 100 percent
• Magnification 0.48x

For sunny outdoor situations which make the camera displays washed out and tough to see, viewfinders are particularly valuable.

Olympus E-1 continuous shooting rate is 3.0 frames per second. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.

Olympus E-1 features external flash support but with missing inbuilt flash. The max flash sync is 1/180 seconds.

Olympus E-1 features both Phase Detect AF as well as Contrast Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more quicker and precise when compared to Contrast Detect autofocusing.

It includes 3 focus points to select from. Olympus E-1 has manual focus when needed for low light occasions or you want to have more precise control on focus.

The average Pro DSLR camera battery life is 2438. Nikon D3X comes with the best (4400) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Here is a listing of Pro DSLR cameras with the highest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Nikon D3X
E-1 vs D3X4400 yesnono

Nikon D3
E-1 vs D34300 yesnono

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Nikon D3S
E-1 vs D3S4200 yesnono

Nikon D5
E-1 vs D53780 yesnono

Nikon D6
E-1 vs D63580 yesnoyes

The following bar chart presents a outline of the Olympus E-1 for different kinds of photography. To learn more, have a look at the specific section underneath.

The Olympus E-1 receives a points tally of 46 which is reasonable, and means the camera is relatively suited to use for portraits. Taking portraits leans greatly towards sensor size, RAW support plus the capability to work with off-camera lighting.

Coming in at a average rating of 57, the Olympus E-1 is reasonably acceptable for street photography. A good street photography camera gives a good balance of picture quality plus portability.

A lousy sports photography points total of 40 indicates the Olympus E-1 is just not acceptable for shooting sports. A camera really should have excellent focusing plus fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Weight is pretty important when selecting a travel camera. On the whole, the Olympus E-1 gets a average 47 as a travel camera which is relatively appropriate to buy for your holidays.

When you're planning to choose a camera for landscape photography, the biggest aspect is going to be image quality. The Olympus E-1 with it's decent grade of 46 for a landscape camera is reasonably suitable within the current market.

A vlogging camera really should offer a moving display screen, mic input and if possible IBIS. Taking all things in to account, the Olympus E-1 is just not acceptable as a vlog camera as it gets a lousy rating of 9.

If you are looking for replacements to the E-1, below is a number of the highest placed cameras that fall in to the family of Pro DSLR.

The line chart here offers you a summary of the E-1 vs it's highest ranked rivals shown previously.

These are various other cameras you may take into account as alternative options. To look at a complete comparison, click the "compare" link.