Gallery of Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sample Images (RAW & SOOC JPGs)

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 was the second model in OM-D series after the original OM-D E-M5. The official replacement for the E-5 DSLR, its arrival signified the end of Olympus’ range of Four Thirds DSLR cameras and the brand’s full commitment to the Micro Four Thirds format.

The E-M1 was also one of the first professional mirrorless cameras to hit the market, sporting advanced features such as on-sensor phase detection AF, 10fps continuous shooting with focus locked or 6fps with C-AF, 5-axis in-body stabilisation, WiFi and full weather-sealing against dust, moisture and cold temperatures. It has a 16MP sensor with no AA filter and is compatible with E-system DSLR lenses via an adapter.

  • Announcement date: September 10, 2013
  • Release date: October 2013

The first section of this article features a selection of sample images we’ve taken with the OM-D E-M1 for our reviews and comparisons. In the second section, you will find a selection of sample SOOC JPG and RAW files to download. We hope you enjoy browsing through them!


Ethics statement: We bought the OM-D E-M1 for review purposes when it was first released and still use it to test Micro Four Thirds lenses. We were not asked to write anything about the camera, nor were we provided with any sort of compensation. Within the article, there are affiliate links. If you buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. Thank you!


Olympus OM-D E-M1 Sample Images

The following gallery consists of sixteen Olympus OM-D E-M1 sample RAW images, all of which were edited in Lightroom and exported as JPGs. Each image is accompanied by information about the shutter speed, aperture, ISO value, and lens used.

Clicking an image will open a larger version in a new window.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/160 of a second, f/2.8, ISO 200 taken with the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO at 27mm
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/1600 of a second, f/5.6, ISO 800 taken with the Zuiko 300mm
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/80 of a second, f/1.8, ISO 200 taken with the M.Zuiko 17mm f/1.8
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/160 of a second, f/1.8, ISO 500 taken with the M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/320 of a second, f/3.2, ISO 800 taken with the Leica DG Nocticron 42.5mm f/1.2
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/100 of a second, f/10, ISO 200 taken with the M.Zuiko 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO at 28mm
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/2000 of a second, f/1.4, ISO 200 taken with the Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/800 of a second, f/8, ISO 200 taken with the M.Zuiko 14-150mm f/4.0-5.6 II at 29mm
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/250 of a second, f/2.8, ISO 640 taken with the M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 macro
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/160 of a second, f/2.8, ISO 640 taken with the M.Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 macro
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/80 of a second, f/3.5, ISO 800 taken with the M.Zuiko 8mm f/1.8 PRO fisheye
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/160 of a second, f/11, ISO 400 taken with the M.Zuiko 75mm f/1.8
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/320 of a second, f/5.2, ISO 250 taken with the Lumix G Vario 100-300mm f/4.0-5.6
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/1000 of a second, f/4, ISO 400 taken with the M.Zuiko 12-100mm f/2.8 PRO at 100mm
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/60 of a second, f/1.4, ISO 800 taken with the Leica DG Summilux 25mm f/1.4
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/400 of a second, f/8, ISO 200 taken with the Lumix 14mm f/2.5
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/3200 of a second, f/1.2, ISO 200 taken with the M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO
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Olympus OM-D E-M1, 1/20 of a second, f/3.5, ISO 1600 taken with the M.Zuiko 45mm f/1.2 PRO

SOOC JPG and RAW Samples to Download

The following is a small selection of unedited SOOC JPG and RAW samples for you to download and experiment with. (Note that Olympus RAW files are called ORF.)


Olympus OM-D E-M1 Comparisons

If you’re curious to find out more about the capabilities of the OM-D E-M1 and how it compares to similar camera models on the market, we invite you to take a look at the following comparisons.


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About The Author

Heather Broster

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Heather Broster co-founded Mirrorless Comparison and has produced several reviews and comparisons for the website as well as our YouTube channel. A passionate photographer since her 14th birthday, she loves macro, butterflies, instant cameras and taking pictures of people at events.


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