OM-1
OM-1
OM SYSTEM OM-1 AT A GLANCE
- 20MP stacked Live MOS sensor
- 3x faster processing power
- 1053-Point All-Cross Type Phase Detection AF
- 50fps C-AF / 120fps S-AF blackout free
- Hi Res EVF 5.76M dots OLCD
- IP53 Weathersealing
- Live ND64
- Hi Res 4k 60p Movie
- Focus Bracketing & Stacking
- Live Composite
- UHS-II dual slot
- 5-Axis IBIS
120
8.0 EV
80MP
Built To Take Images That Make An Impact.
Color that reflects reality, sharpness, crisp highlights and clear contrast. The OM-1 delivers world-class image quality shot after shot.
Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor
Low Light Photography
Even Better Ibis
So Smart It Practically Thinks For You.
The OM-1 features a dazzling array of advanced technology that frees you to focus on to getting the shot you want every time.
Live ND
Handheld High Res
Live Comp
Speed That Blows Away All Your Expectations.
There are fast cameras. Then there’s the OM-1. You’ll find it has all the speed you could want to easily capture the fastest moving subjects, and life itself.
Fast 120fps EVF
1,053 Point All Cross Quad Pixel AF
120fps Burst Raw, 50fps AF/AE Tracking
A Camera As Tough As You Are
This is one camera you can be sure will perform perfectly in the toughest conditions.
IP53 – Dustproof And Splashproof
Say No To Dust
Shutterbug
Capture Video That’s Certain To Capture Attention
You’ll have all the features for making beautifully cinematic, 4K movies. You’ll capture clean, always crisp videos with high dynamic range that get noticed.
4k/60p 10bit 4:2:0
Ultimate Slow Motion
OM-LOG Lut
See it in Action
See how the OM-1 will grow with you and be the perfect companion for your adventures.
Technical specifications

- Type
- Body material Magnesium alloy body
- Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
- Image Sensor
- Type 4/3'' Stacked BSI Live MOS sensor
- Effective pixels 20.4 Megapixels
- Full resolution 22.9 Megapixels
- Aspect ratio & area 4:3 / 17.3 x 13.0mm
- Filter array Primary colour filter (RGB)
- Engine
- Type TruePic X
- Filter
- Dust reduction filter Supersonic Wave Filter
- Viewfinder
- Type Electronical Viewfinder
- Pixel number 5760K dots
- Magnification Max. 1.65x with a 50mm lens set to infinity at -1 dioptre (depending on selected viewfinder style)
- Angle of view Approx. 100%
- Style 3 styles selectable
- Brightness adjustment Adaptive Brightness Technology / Manual settings: +/- 7 levels
- Correction of color temperature +/- 7 levels
- Diopter adjustment Equipped -4.0 - +2.0 diopters / built-in type
- Eye point 21mm at -1 dioptre from eyepiece lens
- S-OVF Expands the Live View dynamic range
- Note *Available in the EVF when in P, A, S, M and B modes. Art filter, WB and exposure are not reflected in EVF.
- Monitor
- Monitor type Vari-angle LCD - Touch Panel
- Resolution 1620K dots
- Monitor size 7.6cm / 3.0'' (3:2)
- Brightness adjustment +/- 7 levels
- Color balance +/- 7 levels
- Touch Control functions AF area enlargement, AF area selection, Art Filter, Enlargement, Enlargement playback, Frame forward/backward, Live Guide, Shooting mode, Shutter release, Super Control Panel, Wi-Fi connection
- Level Gauge
- Detection 2-axis
- Display Rear display and viewfinder
- Live View
- Field of view Approx. 100%
- Dynamic range expansion When in HDR1 or HDR2
- Magnification levels 3 / 5 / 7 / 10 / 14x
- Live ND
- Live GND
- Super Control Panel
- Displayed information AE bracketing, AEL notification, AF frame, Aperture value, Battery indicator, Colour saturation compensation value, Colour space, Contrast compensation value, Drive mode, Exposure compensation indicator, Exposure level view, Exposure mode, Face detection, Flash compensation value, Flash mode, Focus mode, Gradation, Histogram, Internal temperature warning, ISO, Metering mode, Noise reduction, Number of storable frames, Record mode, Sharpness compensation value, Shutter speed, White balance, White balance compensation value
- Image Stabiliser
- Type Sensor shift
- Modes Five-dimensional, vertical or horizontal activation, automatic
- Live View stabilisation Available
- Effective Compensation Range Up to 8 EV steps* Sync IS
Up to 7 EV steps* - Note Based on CIPA measurement conditions*When using M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm f/2.8 PRO (focal length =40mm (35mm equivalent: 80mm))*When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO. Focal length: 150mm (35mm equivalent: 300mm), halfway release image stabilisation Off, Frame rate: High
- Focusing System
- Method TTL phase difference detection system, contrast detection system
- Predictive AF Available
- Face Detection extension Eye Detect AF: Off, Left side priority, Near side priority, Right side priority
- Manual focus Available, with enlarged focusing area, focus peaking and focus indicator
- Focus areas 1053 points / cross-type phase detection AF
1053 points / contrast AF
All target, Single target (1 point), Small target (9 points), Cross target (39 points), Middle target (63 points), Large target (165 points) , Custom target* (AF area and its increment steps selectable)*Number of saved custom target settings: 4 - AF illuminator Equipped
- AF lock Available, Locked by first position of shutter release button in single AF mode, AE/AF lock button (customised)
- AF targeting pad Available (activate/deactivate with double tap on rear monitor)
- AF working range -8 - 19EV (ISO approx.100, with a f/1.2 lens)
- Focus limit Available
- Separate AF-On button Available
- AF tracking Available, Available in continuous AF mode
- Focus Bracketing Mode Compatible with: All Micro Four Thirds AF lenses
- Number of images 3 - 999 shots
- Step size 10 levels
- Modes AF* Tracking, Bracketing, Continuous AF*, Manual focus, Preset MF**, Single AF*, Stacking
- Note * incl. manual override** Distance setting values are rough estimates and only AF lenses can be used.
- Focus peaking
- Back light effect On / Off
- Color selection White, black, red, yellow
- Intensity High / Normal / Low
- Intelligent Subject Detection AF Aircrafts, Birds, Bullet trains, Cats, Dogs, Formula cars, Helicopters, Motorcycles, Ralley cars, Standard trains, Steam locomotives
- Focus Stacking Mode
- Technology 3-15 images are taken at different focus points and automatically composited together into a single image
- Compatible Lenses M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-45mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 30mm F3.5 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F4.0 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm F2.8 Macro, M.Zuiko Digital ED 7-14mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8-25mm F4 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO
- Compatible Converter M.Zuiko Digital 1.4x Teleconverter MC-14, M.Zuiko Digital 2x Teleconverter MC-20
- Note Angle of view becomes slightly smaller
- Exposure System
- Modes Aperture priority, Bulb, Custom 1, Custom 2, Custom 3, Custom shooting, HDR, Live Composite, Manual, Movie, Programme automatic, Shutter priority, Time
- Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV ( 1, 1/2, 1/3 steps )
Note: Monitor and EVF displays only up to ±3 EV. - Exposure bracketing 2 / 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 1/3, 2/3, 1 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 EV steps ) - ISO bracketing 3 frames ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
- HDR bracketing 3 / 5 frames ( +/- 2 / 3 EV steps )
7 frames ( +/- 2 EV steps ) - AE lock Available
- Enhancement function Shadow Adjustment Technology
Flicker Scan: Available for M, S and silent mode (can be confirmed in Live View) - Anti-Flicker Shooting function Available
- Multi-Exposure
- Max. number of frames 2 frames (shooting)
- Max. number (editing) 3 frames (editing)
- Auto gain control Available
- Frame assistance Live View
- Light Metering
- Method TTL open aperture light metering
- Zones 324 zones Multi-pattern Sensing System
- Detection range -2 - 20 EV (f2.8, ISO 100)
- Modes Centre weighted metering, ESP light metering, Highlight, Shadow, Spot metering
- Histogram in shooting mode Available
- Art Filter
- Modes Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour
- Variation / Effect Available
- Note * 18 colours selectable
- Sensitivity
- Auto ISO LOW* - 102400 (upper default ISO 25600)
- Note *approx. 80
- Manual ISO LOW* - 102400 in 1/3 or 1 EV ISO steps
- Shutter
- Shutter type Computerised focal-plane shutter
- Durability 400000 shots
- Modes Bracketing, Self timer, Sequential shooting, Single frame
- Self timer
- Shutter Speeds
- Shutter speed range 1/8000 - 60s (in 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps)
- Bulb mode Up to 30 minutes (selectable longest time in the menu, default: 8 minutes)
- High res shot
- Shutter type Electronic shutter
- Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s
- Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
- Resolution JPEG: 10368x7776 / 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 10368 x 7776
Equivalent to 80M / 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode - Handheld High res shot
- Shutter type Electronic shutter
- Shutter speed 1/8000 - 60s
- Resolution JPEG: 8160 x 6120 / 5760 x 4320 RAW: 8160 x 6120
Equivalent to 50M / 25M pixel sensor (8 shots combined into a single JPEG using sensor shift)
Available in P/A/S/M mode
Flash can not be used - Anti-shock mode
- Shutter type Electronic first curtain shutter
- Shutter speed 1/320* - 60s
- Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30s
- Note * For speeds over 1/320 sec., mechanical shutter will automatically be selected.
- Silent mode
- Shutter type Electronic shutter
- Shutter speed 1/32000 - 60s
- Start delay 0, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15. 30s
- Flicker Scan
- Stills 1/7634 - 1/50s
- Movies 1/250 - 1/30s *
- Note * Frame rates greater 30fps are limited to their reciprocal value
- White Balance
- Auto Flash adjustment Off / Auto WB / Flash
- Keep warm color On / Off
- White balance bracketing 3 frames / +/- 2, 4, 6 mired steps
- Custom WB 1 setting can be registered at Kelvin temperature (2000K - 14000K)
- Manual White balance (One-Touch) Available
- One-touch white balance 4 custom settings can be registered
- Preset values Flash, Flourescent 1, Overcast, Shade, Sunlight, Tungsten, Underwater
- Sequence Shooting
- Speed Approx. 10fps (selectable 1-10fps)
- Speed (H)
- Speed (L)
- Anti-shock mode
- Speed Approx. 10fps (selectable 1-10fps)
- Pro Capture mode
- Speed* Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps)
- Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps)
- Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 25, 50fps)
- Note *Slower shutter speeds and flash cannot be used*Compatible lenses are limited.
- Speed Approx. 20fps (selectable 5, 10, 15, 20fps with blackout)
- Speed SH1* Approx. 120fps (selectable 60, 100, 120fps without blackout)
- Speed SH2* ** Approx. 50fps (selectable 25, 50fps without blackout)
- Speed (H)
- Speed (L)
- Conditions Memory card: Toshiba SDXU-D032G with standard card setting in slot 1
When using the M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II
Low ISO processing: Priority is given to sequential shooting - Max. number of frames All values are approximate
- 10fps RAW: 139 / JPG (LF): 169
- 20fps RAW: 108 / JPG (LF): 116
- 50fps RAW: 96 / JPG (LF): 97
- 120fps RAW: 92 / JPG (LF): 92
- Compatible lenses to SH2 (50fps) M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-40mm F2.8 PRO II, M.Zuiko Digital ED 150-400mm F4.5 TC 1.25x IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 300mm F4.0 IS PRO, M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm F2.8 PRO
- Max. number of frames
- Interval shooting
- Settings
- Image Processing
- Art Filter bracketing Available
- Color space sRGB / AdobeRGB
- Fisheye compensation Available when M.Zuiko Digital ED 8mm Fisheye PRO is attached Angle of view adjustable in 3 levels Compensation automatically ON when using Underwater Modes, available (can be confirmed in Live View)
- Gradation 4 levels (auto, high key, normal, low key)
- Highlight & Shadow control Highlight / Shadow / Midtone (+/- 7 steps)
- Black & White filter Yellow, Orange, Red, Green
- Black & White toning Sepia, Blue, Purple or Green in Black & White mode
- Contrast 5 levels
- Saturation 5 levels
- Sharpness + Contrast 5 levels
- Tele converter effect 2x
- External Flash Control
- Modes 2nd curtain and slow synchronisation, Auto, Fill-in for exclusive flash, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation
- Type AUTO, FP MANUAL, FP TTL AUTO, MANUAL, TTL AUTO
- X-sync speed 1/250s / 1/8000s (Super FP Mode)
- Intensity +/- 3 EV ( 1/3, 1/2, 1 EV steps )
- Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
- Note Note: Some functions are only available if they are supported by the external flash.
- Wireless Flash Control
- Available when used together with cameras compatible with the Olympus wireless RC flash system.
- Modes Auto, FP Manual, FP TTL Auto, Manual, TTL Auto
- Optical control
- Control method Triggered and controlled (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system)
- Group setting 4 groups
- Compatible external flash FL-LM3, FL-600R, FL-900R, STF-8, FL-700WR
- Radio control
- Radio wireless control Available when attaching optional flash commander.
- Number of channels 4 channels
- Group setting 3 groups
- Compatible commander FC-WR, FL-700WR
- Note For more details see specifications of commander units.
- Compatible receiver FL-700WR, FR-WR + wireless RC system flash
- Number of channels 4 channels
- Recording Formats
- JPEG Applied
- RAW 12bit
- RAW & JPEG Applied parallel recording
- Aspect ratio 4:3 / 3:2 / 16:9 / 6:6 / 3:4
- Still Image Recording
- DCF Applied
- Dual SD card settings Standard, Auto Switch, Dual Independent, Dual Same
When two cards are inserted, card to be saved onto or to be viewed can be designated. - EXIF 2.31
- RAW Applied
- Image Size
- RAW 5184 x 3888
- Large 5184 x 3888 Fine (compression: 1/4)
- Movie Recording System
- Recording format MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)/ MOV (HEVC/H.265)
- Picture mode Flat, OM-Log400, HLG (View assist compatible)
- Time code Rec run / Free run
Drop frame / Non-drop frame - Exposure Modes Aperture priority, Manual, Programme automatic, Shutter priority
- Image Stabilisation Mode Applied Sensor shift (5-axis)
- Note M-IS1 (Image sensor shift and electronic image stabilizer with multi motion IS)
M-IS2 (Image sensor shift with multi motion IS) - 4K Movie quality
- HD Movie quality
- MOV(MPEG-4AVC/H.264)
- 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
- 3840x2160 (4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
- 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 102 Mbps)
- 4096x2160 (C4K) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 202 Mbps)
- 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 202 Mbps)
- 1920x1080 (FHD) -2 60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 52 Mbps)
- 1920x1080 (FHD) -b / LongGOP (approx. 27 Mbps)
- 3840x2160 (4K)
- 4096x2160 (C4K)
- 1920x1080 (FHD)
- MOV (HEVC/H.265)
- 3840x2160 (4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps) - 4096x2160 (C4K) 30p, 25p, 24p / LongGOP (approx. 77 Mbps)
60p, 50p / LongGOP (approx. 152 Mbps) - 1920x1080 (FHD) 30p, 25p, 24p / ALL-I (approx. 82 Mbps)
60p, 50p / ALL-I (approx. 162 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 42 Mbps)
/ LongGOP (approx. 22 Mbps) - 3840x2160 (4K)
- 4096x2160 (C4K)
- 1920x1080 (FHD)
- Note Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shootingUHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for ALL-I shooting
- Max. file size
- Maximum Recording Time Unlimited
- Movie Specialties
- Art Filter Bleach Bypass, Cross Process, Diorama, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Grainy Film, Instant Film, Key Line, Light Tone, Pale & Light Colour, Partial Colour*, Pin Hole, Pop Art, Soft Focus, Vintage, Water colour
- Note Frame rate may drop when using certain art filter
- Fast motion Available
- Flicker Scan Available in M mode (can be confirmed in Live View)
- HDMI Live View
- Modes Monitor / Record / RAW
- Monitor mode Video signal and info display is processed
- Note In monitor mode, the image cannot be enlarged on the camera when a movie is being recorded.
- Notification: In RAW mode, output video quality is 4K/C4K 12bit RAW data, frame rate follows movie setting, and sound will be recorded.ProRes RAW 4:4:4 12bit is supported
- Record mode Only video signal is processed
- Note In record mode, movie quality can be set to YCbCr 4:2:2 (8 bit).When recording simultaneously in the camera in 4K/C4K/FHD HS, 4:2:0 is upsampled to 4:2:2.
- High-Speed Recording 1920x1080 (MOV) / 240fps
1920x1080 / 120fps
1920x1080 / 100fps - Vertical Video
- Time lapse 4k, 1080p, 720p / 5, 10, 15, 30fps
Max. number of frames: 9999 - Slow motion Available
- Sound Recording System
- Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
Stereo PCM/16bit, 48kHz, Wave Format Base - Speaker Equipped
- Image footage 30s
- Internal microphone Stereo
- Microphone functions Recording Volume, Volume limiter, Wind Noise Reduction
- Recording format High quality sound recording (Stereo linear PCM/24-bit, Sampling frequency 96kHz)
- View Images
- Modes Calendar, Index, Movie, Single, Zoom
- Shooting information Off / On
- Highlight/Shadow point warning Available
- Histogram in playback mode Available
- Auto rotation Available
- Erase / Protect / Copy Function
- Erase modes Single, All, Selected
- Image protect mode Single frame, Selected frames, All Frames, Release protect (Single/All selected)
- Image Editing
- Editing functions Aspect ratio, Black & White, Correction of brightness, Correction of colour balance, Correction of saturation, RAW data edit, Red-eye reduction, Resize, Sepia, Shadow Adjustment, Trimming
- Customisation Options
- Programmable button Equipped
- Fn Button Equipped
- My Mode 4 settings storable (Can be set to mode dial.)
- Factory reset Full / Basic
- Menu languages in camera Czech, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese
- Interface
- Earphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack
- Synchro socket Equipped
- HDMI™ Applied Micro connector (Type D) *
- Microphone jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack
- USB 3 Type C
- Wireless connectivity Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi
- Communication method Bluetooth® Low Energy Ver.4.2
- Media SD Memory Card (SDHC, SDXC, UHS-I, UHS-II compatible) Class 10 or higher SD card is recommended for movie shooting UHS-II or UHS-I U3 card is recommended for 4K, C4K, ALL-I shooting.
- SAR 0.52W/kg
- Note SAR quantifies the maximum level of exposure of the user to electromagnetic waves, when using the device close to the head.
SAR shall not exceed 2W/kg in accordance with regulations of France. - Tethered control Available USB cable (camera operation by both PC or camera controls)
Wi-Fi (transfer of recorded images to PC via access point, 5GHz and 2.4GHz available) - Note * "HDMI", the HDMI logo and "High-Definition Multimedia Interface" are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by OLYMPUS CORPORATION is under license.
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
- Wi-Fi Functions
- Easy Connection QR code setting
- Image Share
- Wireless Shooting Bulb mode, Live Composite, Live View, Movie recording, P/A/S/M exposure modes, Power off, Rec View, Self timer, Short movie, Touch AF & Shutter, Zoom
- Tough Features
- Shock resistant
- Power Supply
- Image shooting 520 shots (using BLX-1 under CIPA testing conditions) 1100 shots (using quick sleep mode, under Olympus testing conditions based on CIPA test standards)
- Movie recording 90min (standard JEITA conditions) 160min (when zoom and other operational functions are not used)* Note: Values are approximate.
- Battery BLX-1 Lithium-Ion Battery
- Internal Charging USB
- Sleep mode 1, 3, 5min. and off selectable.
- USB bus power USB PD bus power can be used (PD compliant camera: Rev 3.0 Ver 1.0a)
- USB charging Performance varies depending on different USB devices
- Dimensions / Weight
- Width 138.8mm
- Depth 72.7mm
- Height 91.6mm
- Weight 599g (including battery and memory card)
- Weight (body only) 511g (body only)
- Environment
- Humidity 30 - 90% operation humidity / 10 - 90% storage humidity
- Temperature -10 - 40°C Operating temperature / -20 - 60°C storage temperature
- Exterior
- Available Colours Black