Olympus

E-M1

Introduced 2013Produced 2013–Olympus E-M1 family

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Produced

2013–

Optics

16 megapixels^[1]

What it is

The Olympus OM-D E-M1 is a digital mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that forms part of the Micro Four Thirds system.^[1]

The E-M1 was introduced in 2013 as Olympus's flagship mirrorless body within the OM-D series, targeting professional and advanced enthusiast users.^[1]

How it works

The E-M1 uses a 16-megapixel Four Thirds (4/3-inch) sensor, delivering a 2x crop factor relative to 35mm full-frame formats.^[1]

The camera incorporates five-axis in-body image stabilization, which compensates for pitch, yaw, roll, and lateral movement to reduce blur during hand-held shooting.^[1]

The E-M1 has weather-sealed construction for dust and moisture resistance, consistent with its professional-grade design.^[1]

The camera supports burst shooting at up to 10 frames per second with continuous autofocus.^[1]

What can it run?

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Professional photography

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging1

Sensor resolution: 16 megapixels^[1]

Configuration & options5

Stabilization: 5-axis^[1]
Weather sealing: Yes^[1]
Burst rate: 10 fps^[1]
Autofocus type: Phase-detect AF^[1]
Sensor format: Micro Four Thirds^[1]

Vintage & configurations

2013Production start^[1]
Olympus E-M1 introduced

Documented models & variants

Designation	Generation	Vintage	Changes	Source
E-M1 Mark II	—	2016	Upgraded to 20 megapixels and 18 fps	grokipedia.com^[1]
E-M1X	—	2019	Added dual grips for sports with computational modes like hand-held high-res shots up to 80 megapixels	grokipedia.com^[1]

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The control-system platform and OS era of the E-M1 are not on record.
Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records
No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the E-M1 are on record.
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The process node or technology generation of the E-M1 is not on record.
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No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the E-M1 are on record.
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No publicly hosted manuals, SOPs, or datasheets for the E-M1 are on record.
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