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.
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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.
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 vs E-M5 II – The complete comparison
- Olympus OM-D E-M1 vs E-M1 II – The complete comparison
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