OM System OM-1
12 - 40 mm, 20.40 Mpx, Micro Four ThirdsProduct details
| Continuous shooting mode | 120 FPS |
| Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
| Camera equipment | Kit |
| Wireless transmission | Wi-Fi |
| Aperture | f/22 - 2.8 |
| Image sensor format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus type | Contrast-based, Phase-based |
| Item number | 18959810 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | V210011BE000 |
| Release date | 17.2.2022 |
| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| Material group | Metal |
| Specific material description | Magnesium alloy housing |
| Scope of application | Professional use, Travel photography |
| Country code | CH, EU |
| Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
| Camera equipment | Kit |
| Image stabilisation method | Optical |
| Wireless transmission | Wi-Fi |
| Flash equipment | TTL |
| White balance | Flash, Sunny |
| Exposure type | Auto, Manual |
| Exposure compensation | ± 5EV in 1/2 steps, ± 5EV in 1/3 steps |
| Bayonet lens mount | Olympus |
| Closure type | Electric |
| Image sensor resolution | 20.40 Mpx |
| Image resolution | 5184 x 3888 pixels |
| Image sensor type | Live MOS sensor |
| Image sensor format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2 |
| Supported page ratios | 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
| Min. ISO sensitivity | 64 |
| Max. ISO Sensitivity | 102400 |
| Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
| Max. aperture | f/2.8 |
| Aperture | f/22 - 2.8 |
| Focal length | 12 - 40 mm |
| Min. focal length | 12 mm |
| Max. focal length | 40 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm |
| Min. aperture opening | f/22 |
| Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Focal length | 12 - 40 mm |
| Min. focal length | 24 mm |
| Max. focal length | 80 mm |
| Filter thread | 62 mm |
| Display size (inches) | 3" |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Resolution | 1620000 Pixels |
| Display functions | Fold-out, Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
| Viewfinder type | Electric |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5760000 Pixels |
| Coverage | 100 % |
| Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
| Autofocus type | Contrast-based, Phase-based |
| Autofocus areas | 1053 x |
| Shutter speed | 60 - 1/8000 s |
| Min. shutter speed | 60 s |
| Max. Shutter speed | 1/8000 s |
| Continuous shooting mode | 120 FPS |
| Max. Video resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
| Max. refresh rate | 240p |
| Max. frame rate | 4k (60fps) |
| Memory card type | SD |
| Number of storage compartments | 1 |
| Image file formats | JPEG, RAW |
| Video file formats | HEVC, MPEG-4 |
| Durability | Dustproof, Splashproof |
| Waterproof | Splash-proof |
| Connections | 3.5mm headphones, 3.5mm microphone, HDMI D, USB-C |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Power capacity | 0 Wh |
| Scope of delivery | USB cable |
| Width | 138.80 mm |
| Length | 91.60 mm |
| Height | 72.70 mm |
| Weight | 599 g |
| Length | 29.70 cm |
| Width | 20.20 cm |
| Height | 13.80 cm |
| Weight | 2.05 kg |
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 3.Canon1.2 %
- 4.Fujifilm1.7 %
- 5.OM System1.8 %
- 5.RICOH1.8 %
- 7.AGFAPHOTO2.1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Panasonic12 days
- 9.Olympus13 days
- 9.OM System13 days
- 11.Fujifilm14 days
- 12.Canon21 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 1.OM System2 %
- 2.Kodak2.7 %
- 3.Goxtreme3.1 %
- 4.Canon3.4 %
- 5.Fujifilm4 %
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- "Very good image quality and detail reproduction up to ISO 1,600
- // Good image quality up to ISO 3,200
- ISO 6,400 can be used with some restrictions
- Very high-quality processed and robust magnesium alloy housing
- The camera is protected against dust and splash water and is cold-resistant to -10 °C
- The camera feels very good in the hand
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