OM System OM-1 Overview
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Manufacturer description: The OM-1 is a new flagship camera released by OM Digital Solutions under its new OM System brand. The OM-1, whose name page homage to the original OM-1 released 50 years ago, features 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds stacked CMOS sensor with 5-axis in-body image stabilization and two high-resolution modes capable of outputting 50MP and 80MP images in a special Tripod High Res mode. It's also quite capable on the video front, with support for 4K video (UHD or DCI) at up to 60 fps and Full HD (1080p) video at up to 240 fps, both internally in H.264 (8-bit) or H.265 (10-bit) codecs. Olympus has also doubled down on its weatherproofing expertise by adding enough weather-sealing to qualify this camera for IP53 dust- and splash-resistance.
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
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| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.4 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 80-25600 (expands to 80-102400) |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal length mult. | 2× |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Storage types | SD, SDHC (UHS-I/II), SDXC (UHS-I/II) |
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.31 x 3.62 x 2.87″) |
| GPS | None |
The OM-1 brings speed, improved AF and more detailed video to a system that already offered great image stabilization and small and light camera/lens combinations. This makes it a powerful all-rounder with particular strengths for wildlife. That compactness comes as a trade-off for absolute image quality but a series of computational multi-shot modes can help close the gap in certain circumstances. It's a lot of capability for the money.
Good for: Wildlife, hand-held video, some sports shooting
Not so good for: Family photos where simplicity is essential
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