photo:olympusem1_vs_dslrs
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 compared to dSLRs
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| feature | Olympus E-M1 | Nikon D7100 | Canon 7D (2009) |
|---|---|---|---|
| crop factor | 2x | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| sensor length | 18mm | 23.7mm | 22.7mm |
| sensor width | 13.5mm | 15.6mm | 15.1mm |
| pixels | 16mp | 24mp | 18mp |
| AA filter removed | yes | no | no |
| sensor cleaner | v.good | good | good |
| built-in IS | 5-axis 4 stop | none | none |
| range of MF lenses | enormous range plus IS, focus peaking and live magnification | only Nikon F | many |
| range of fast, silent AF lenses dedicated to crop factor | >30 | ~15 Nikkor DX but not movie silent | ~ 9 Canon EF-S but not movie silent |
| weatherproofing | almost waterproof | moderate | moderate |
| viewfinder | excellent EVF | optical | optical |
| viewfinder live histogram | yes | no | no |
| viewfinder focus peaking | yes | no | no |
| viewfinder live magnification | yes and image stabilised | no | no |
| viewfinder camera settings | most settings | some | some |
| viewfinder digital levels | yes | ?yes | ?yes |
| viewfinder for movie mode | yes | no | no |
| AF points in viewfinder use | 800 CDAF + 37 phase detect | 51 phase detect | 19 phase detect |
| S-AF speed | v.fast | fast | fast |
| S-AF accuracy | v.accurate | needs calibration | needs calibration |
| S-AF closest eye AF | yes, almost anywhere in frame | no | no |
| live view AF | v. fast | medium | medium |
| C-AF tracking | good | v.good? | v.good? |
| shutter noise | quiet | loud | loud |
| shutter range | 60sec-1/8000th sec | 30sec - 1/8000th sec | 30sec - 1/8000th sec |
| timed BULB | yes | no | no |
| live view BULB | yes | no | no |
| no need for mirror lockup | yes | no | no |
| handholdable 1sec wide angle shots | yes | no | no |
| flash x-sync | 1/320th sec | 1/250th sec | 1/250th sec |
| radio TTL flash | ?3rd party | PocketWizard | PocketWizard |
| popup flash | bundled flash | yes | yes |
| burst rate with C-AF | 6.5fps | 6fps | 8fps |
| burst rate w/o C-AF | 10fps | 6fps | 8fps |
| burst rate buffer | 50 RAW | ? | 15 RAW |
| intervalometer | 999 frames | yes | yes ? |
| auto HDR mode | 2 modes + manual HDR | no? | no? |
| 1080p modes | 30p | 60/24p | 30/24p |
| IS in movie mode | the best there is and usable for ANY lens | depends on lens | depends on lens |
| WiFi | yes, smartphone remote control | optional extra | optional extra |
| LCD screen | tiltable, touch AF/shutter | fixed, no touch | fixed, no touch |
| weight incl. battery | 497g | 765g | 820g w/o battery |
| size | 130.4 x 93.5 x 63.1mm | 136 x 107 x 76 mm (5.35 x 4.21 x 2.99“) | 148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.3 x 2.8”) |
high optical quality standard 24-80mm zoom
| Olympus E-M1 | Nikon 7100 | Canon 7D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| lens | 12-40mm f/2.8 Pro | DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G | EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM |
| focal range | 24-80mm | 26-82mm | 27-88mm |
| aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| IS | 4 stops | none | 2-3 stops |
| DOF control at full frame equiv. | f/5.6 | f/4 | f/4 |
| weatherproof | almost waterproof | ? | no |
| weight | 382g | 755g | 645g |
| length | 84mm | 111mm | 111mm |
| filter | 62mm | 77mm | 72mm |
| close focus | 0.2m 1:3 macro | 0.36m | 0.35m |
| AF | movie silent, fast CDAF/PDAF | quiet, PDAF only | USM quiet, PDAF only |
| lens function button | yes | no | no |
| image quality | superb | ? | ? |
| price | $US999 | $US1399 | $US879 |
high optical quality macro lens
| Olympus E-M1 | Nikon 7100 | Canon 7D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| lens | 60mm f/2.8 | DX Nikkor 85mm f/3.5G | EF-S 60mm f/2.8 |
| focal length in 35mm terms | 120mm | 128mm | 96mm |
| aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| IS | 4 stops | ?2-3stops | none |
| DOF control at full frame equiv. | f/5.6 | f/5.3 | f/4.5 but shorter focal length |
| weatherproof | almost waterproof | no | no |
| weight | 185g | 355g | 335g |
| length | 82mm | 99mm | 70mm |
| filter | 46mm | 52mm | mm |
| close focus | 0.19m 1:1 macro | 0.29m 1:1 macro | 0.2m 1:1 |
| AF | movie silent, fast CDAF/PDAF | quiet, PDAF only | USM quiet, PDAF only |
| focus limiter switch | yes | no | no |
| image quality | superb | v.good | good |
| price | $US449 | $US635 | $US419 |
autofocus prime lenses
| Olympus E-M1 | Nikon 7100 | Canon 7D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| all have 4-stop IS as in-camera | only some IS, must use full frame primes | only some IS, must use full frame primes | |
| all except ZD are fast CDAF compatible for fast, accurate, eye focus | none are fast CDAF compatible | none are fast CDAF compatible | |
| 21mm | 14mm f/2.8 FX ($1700) | 14mm f/2.8L EF ($2400) | |
| 24mm | 12mm f/2.0 ($799) | none | none |
| 28mm | 14mm f/2.5 pancake | none | none |
| 30mm | 20mm f/2.8 FX ($675) | 20mm f/2.8 EF ($489) | |
| 35mm | 17mm f/1.8 ($499) | 24mm f/1.4 FX ($2000) | |
| 40mm | 20mm f/1.7 pancake ($340) | 28mm f/1.8 ($700) | 24mm f/1.4L EF ($1749), f/2.8 IS ($549) |
| 50mm | 25mm f/1.4 | 35mm f/1.8 DX ($200) | Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EF ($499) |
| 60mm | 30mm f/2.8 ($199) | 40mm f/2.8 DX micro ($280) | 35mm f/1.4L EF ($1479), f/2 IS EF (549) |
| 70mm | ZD 35mm f/3.5 macro ($229) | ||
| 85mm | 42mm f/1.2 (coming) | 50mm f/1.4 ($470),f/1.8 ($220) | 50mm f/1.2L ($1619),f1/4 ($339),f/1.8 ($110) |
| 90mm | 45mm f/1.8 ($349), Leica 45mm f/2.8 OIS macro ($898) | 60mm f/2.8 micro FX ($550) | 60mm f/2.8 macro |
| 100mm | ZD 50mm f/2.0 macro ($449) | ||
| 120mm | 60mm f/2.8 macro ($449) | 85mm f/1.4 FX ($1650), f/1.8 ($500) | 75mm - none |
| 135mm | none | none | 85mm f/1.2L ($2199), f/1.8 ($359) |
| 150mm | 75mm f/1.8 ($849) | 105mm f/2.8 micro FX ($899) | 100mm f/2 EF ($449), f/2.8L macro ($1049) |
| 200mm | none yet | 135mm f/2.0 FX ($1299) | 135mm f/2.0L ($1089) |
| 300mm | 150mm f/2.8 (coming) or 150mm f/2.0 ZD ($2499) | 200mm f/2.0 VR ($5499) FX | 200mm f/2.0 IS ($5999), f/2.8L EF ($819) |
| 450mm | 200mm f/2.8 (coming 2014?) | 300mm f/2.8 VR ($5799), f/4 ($1369) | 300mm f/2.8L IS ($6799), f/4L IS $1449) |
| 600mm | 300mm f/4 (coming 2014?) or 300mm f/2.8 ZD ($6999) | 400mm f/2.8 VR ($8999) FX | 400mm f/2.8 IS ($10999) or 5.6 ($1339) FX |
image stabilised autofocus macro lens
| Olympus E-M1 | Nikon | Canon EF-S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| via in-camera IS | VR lenses | IS lenses | |
| 70mm | ZD 35mm f/3.5 ($229) | ||
| 90mm | Leica 45mm f/2.8 OIS ($898) | ||
| 100mm | ZD 50mm f/2.0 ($449) | ||
| 120mm | mZD 60mm f/2.8 ($449/185g) | 85mm f/3.5 DX ($635/355g) | |
| 150mm | 105mm f/2.8 FX ($985/720g) | 100mm f/2.8L ($1049/625g) |
Basic enthusiast/pro camera kits
Olympus E-M1 kit
- Olympus 12-40mm f/2.8 lens
- Olympus 60mm f/2.8 macro
- Olympus 75mm f/1.8 or wait for the forthcoming Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8
- for ultra-wide angle, perhaps Panasonic 7-14mm f/4
Nikon 7100 kit
- Nikkor AF-S DX Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G $1399
- Nikkor AF-S 105mm f/2.8 VR Micro $985
- perhaps Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/4G ED VR ($1399) or the f/2.8 version at $2399
- for wide angle, perhaps AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Canon 7D kit
- Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM ($879)
- Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L IS macro ($1049)
- perhaps Canon EF 70-200mm IS f/4 or f/2.8
- for wide angle, perhaps Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5
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