Our advice for OM System after using the OM-1

We've spent some time with the OM-1, the first camera from OM Digital Solutions. It gets a lot right, but there are a few changes we'd love to see in future Micro Four Thirds cameras and lenses.
0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Higher resolution
1:25 - Cooperate with Panasonic
2:16 - More computational photography
3:58 - More video lenses
5:05 - Improved tracking autofocus
6:31 - The wrap
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[@TITAOSTEIN]

You are comparing the OM1 against the A1 and Z9? A 2100€ Camera against a 5500€ and 7000€ Camera? I agree that the upgrades could or should be better, but I think that would be better to compare the OM1 against other Cameras like the Z6ii, R6 or A7iv. I think that the people are very unfair with the OM exactly like they were with Olympus. OM doesn’t need more quality or more technology! They need more support from KZbinrs… and they need to change the public perception about their products. Because it seems that doesn’t matter how good their products are… for the KZbinrs they should be better. We are talking here about a 2199€ Camera with characteristics that no other Camera has.

[@marc.ristau]

Cameras have really gone in a „go big or go home“ territory which is unfortunate for micro four thirds. The GH6 will without a doubt compared to the A7S III the most even though it may be cheaper than even the A7 IV and completely blows it out of the water in terms of video specs.

[@chrispatmore8944]

They also need to stop focusing so much on wildlife photography and encourage other genres, especially in their visionary programs, if the want to get more pro users. Their cameras are perfect for photojournalism and documentary work, sports and most other genres. I shoot live music with my EM-1ii, and that is usually the preserve of full frame cameras, but I’ve found it works as well, if not better than my old Canon 6D, which is also 20mp.

[@sergeyzakharov7326]

also we are looking at a camera that has 12 bit raw, shitty dr, meh tracking, poor high iso performance and overpriced lens selection :)

[@ulysses01]

@@chrispatmore8944 while I agree with you, if marketing wants something interesting and immediately desirable to demonstrate the improved strengths of this new camera, it makes sense that they’re going to do so through travel, wildlife, and experiential photography. Documentary and street-as interesting as they are for photographic purists and documentarians-won’t have the same immediate appeal, at least not at announcement time. Perhaps some of their visionaries have a specialty in documentary and street work, which will be showcased at a later point. One thing wildlife photography does illustrate very well is the camera’s ability to focus accurately upon unpredictable subjects in environments that aren’t necessarily photography-friendly. So I get it that they are using this approach for marketing purposes.

[@TITAOSTEIN]

@@sergeyzakharov7326 ah, you have already tested!! Ok…

[@marcomarcon5802]

Agreed that adding serious computational photography to the M43 system would be a huge step forward for a system that already has great, compact bodies and an enormous line-up of beautiful, small lenses

[@AnastasTarpanov]

I'll choose lower noise over more megapixels every time. If there is a technology that can provide more mp it's fine, but it's absolutely not necessary, some great cameras are 20mp like Canon 1DX III, Canon 6D, Nikon D500 and no one complained about this. Also I have never had complains from clients that the resolution is not enough. For the communication about Olympus and Panasonic I completely agree, but I think probably there are some patents and propriety algorithms that both of them are trying to protect. With that said how is the situation with the Sigma / Tamron lenses with IS for other systems, are they working together?

[@KrunoslavStifter]

Well in terms of noise reduction, AI tools like TopazLabs Denoise AI and DXO Deep Prime AI are making many of the older lower sensor cameras feel like new. Give it a try. You can shoot up to 6400 - 8000 ISO with MF3 and get super clean files. You do lose color fidelity, detail and dynamic range at high ISO compared to base ISO, but that is the case for all camera unless they feature dual native ISO mode. But compared to previous methods, this new AI technology for cleaning noise is giving new life to older cameras or small sensor cameras. So I think some of the demand can be offloaded to post production. I would therefore prefer the companies do things we can't in post production. Features in the camera, ergonomics, battery life etc.

[@superzero4250]

Proprietary Algorithms are pointless versus the opportunity to learn and grow the system. Panasonic/ OM should collaborate for the greater good of µ4/3, and maybe include Sigma/ Tokina/ Tamron too... ...

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@superzero4250 agree, but it's not happening what we always want :)

[@AnastasTarpanov]

@@KrunoslavStifter yeah, color fidelity is a problem at high ISO, not so much the noise, it's not very bad, the structure is ok, lower DR and color fidelity are worse, but in any case all denoise tools are not suitable for big batches of images.

[@TripleVR]

This is exactly why I went FF. Sick of all the unavoidable lowlight noise.

[@Bigfarmer8]

Hi DPReview, my advice to you (hehehe) is to make a study of what Olympus/OM System users think is important. I can mention a whole list, like ergonomics, look and feel and build quality but the one thing is of course portability. OM System managed to cram a lot of better technology and better weather sealing in just about the same size of body. I think OM System has listened very well to the whishes of the Olympus users (higher ISO, lower noise level, more dynamic range, better weather sealing and so on) and started off really well. And it is only the start.

[@ricseet4095]

I fully agree with you detail comment. Thank you.

[@watchandproduce]

@@ricseet4095 I own an Olympus EM1 and can't find a reason to upgrade to this new camera. Especially on the video side of things Olympus is hopelessly behind my Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K. I think Olympus could be a major contender in video but it would require a dedicated timecode port, keeping proper timecode, internal RAW for video, and sadly four years after the release of the Blackmagic Camera for $1295 ... Olympus still can't deliver that.

[@ricseet4095]

@@watchandproduce know little about video. Fully agree with you if you are happy with the EM1.0 there is no need to upgrade. Have read Black magic do a great job for video. I need to try video out this year. Have a great Sunday.

[@watchandproduce]

@@ricseet4095 I own the original EM1 (so the MK1) and it's great for photography even in 2022. With video workflow (the time involved not just in shooting but preparing for the edit are essential). The best video requires good audio so you need an external way to record it and then a good way to bring all that together. Don't know what kind of video you want to shoot but if it involves actors or someone being interviewed I highly recommend the Tentacle Sync products. Track E is an awesome Lavalier mic and 32 bit audio (kind of like having RAW audio -- you can make someone louder or quieter without any noise) recorder that uses time code. If you use Track Es for your talent and then a Sync E with a Blackmagic Pocket Cinema 4K importing and having all your video and audio footage synced is a dream because of time code which is standard in all professional film and tv productions for that reason.

[@Bigfarmer8]

@@ricseet4095 Good to hear Ric. Thanks

[@ToddLloyd]

I’d like to see OM partner with Blackmagic for a pocket cinema camera with OM’s stabilization and focus tech. Blackmagic’s BRAW tech and video-focused features.

[@trex8930]

I'd be a buyer

[@VoicesofMusic]

Agree about computational photography--it should engage by default in IA mode or make a CP mode on the dial. No one is making the basic camcorder really, so a power zoom is an interesting idea, not sure if anyone is interested. The lens issue where certain features don't work on other cameras is totally ridiculous. Also, if you can have 4K on a 2/3" sensor you can have 8K on a 4/3 sensor. Even if you don't use it you can downsample the 4K.

[@tulenik71]

In reality there is almost zero need even for 4K.

[@gregsilver]

I don't think the reason to go more megapixels because it's been too long is not a legitimate reason. 20MP does have advantages (smaller file size which translates to less storage requirements and faster editing). I understand the benefits of high resolutions but 20MP prints very well even at large sizes.

[@artmaltman]

Please emphasize Olympus use of cross type sensors unlike the full frame mfgs. Cross type can focus on vertical and horizontal lines.

[@RichardBO9]

I think OM Systems should concentrate on BETTER sensor photo sites rather than MORE sensor photo sites, which it seems they are already doing with a stacked BSI sensor in the OM-1. The number of sensor megapixels is a flawed metric of audience enjoyment and appreciation.

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

The new sensor is actually 80mp 😜 lowlight performance comes with pixel binning techniques, like at smartphones.

[@LeeHarris]

I agree, it reminds me of that GHZ war with computers back in the 90s/00, mostly a marketing stunt; no one obsesses with this now.

[@nAcolz]

@@LeeHarris people into computer specs still obsess about GHz...

[@youuuuuuuuuuutube]

Hard disagree. Faster means better because then you could combine multiple frames, and also that reduces rolling shutter which directly impacts the final result.

[@paristo]

The sensor in those cameras is already superior to FF sensors. You don't have 2 stop advantage, it is at best 0.3-0.6 stops at the same ISO. You get 1-1.5 stops benefit only with the base ISO vs base ISO, and that is like ISO 50 vs ISO 200 or ISO 100 vs ISO 200. And that is where the win is as you rarely get to use low iso in dim light, and when you can use low ISO it is in bright light where sensor benefit isn't really there. The equivalence hypothesis claims 2 stops difference. In reality it is 0.3-0.6 stops difference, and that is nothing at all.

[@IvorRackham]

Interesting to hear your point of view. Whilst I agree with some of your suggestions, I do have to disagree on others. Most Olympus/OM System users see this as a big leap forward, much bigger than the progress from the E-M1 Mark II to III. Fake digital bokeh, you say? No thanks. There's a big difference between using the camera's computational abilities to achieve shots within the laws of physics and adding fake digital effects. The whole shallow depth of field not being achievable in MFT is a myth. Furthermore, a lot of photography requires more DoF not less. Besides, a completely blurred out background is a look that became a cliché in the last decade and it being rejected by progressive photographers. Smartphone panoramas are less likely to succeed than what is achievable in specialist software on computers with more processing power. I prefer stitching images in post-processing. Also, High Res mode is quickly accessible through the super control panel or the drive mode button on top of the camera; you don't have to delve into the menus to find it as you suggest. Moreover, it is possible to have one of the custom modes set to any combination of settings, so switching from bird in flight photography to a high definition landscape just requires turning a dial a notch. I agree that closer working with Panasonic would help the user, but the lenses are far more interchangeable than say Nikon, Sony and Canon. Would you propose that they all use the same mount? Wouldn't that be great? Personally, I am glad that it is a 20 MP sensor. It's all I need. After all you only require around 8 MP to print A3 size at photo quality. Additionally, the file size of bigger sensors is ridiculous, and I don't want that. The huge increase in dynamic range and the superior noise reduction in camera is a real boon. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@danieldougan269]

As someone who photographs birds on the E-M1 Mark II, I would appreciate some extra resolution for cropping.

[@lichtloper]

Agree 100%, thanks IvorR.

[@tkarlmann]

HHHR: Just, by default, hit the REC button!

[@christopherjhall]

Love the way this presented and the format is refreshing

[@henrikjohansson6629]

Couldn't disagree more on the resolution issue. The biggest limitation for me when I think about smaller sensors are low light sensitivity, noise performance and dynamic range. 20 mpx is plenty for MFT. I'd much rather they keep it around that and focus on the stuff that matters, not cram more pixels into that small sensor to the detriment of the stuff that matters.

[@willhouse]

This sensor was designed to do *exactly* these things. If you haven't tried MFT yet, renting an OM-1 with some fully-compatible Oly glass could prove kinda' spectacular.

[@henrikjohansson6629]

@@willhouse Never tried Olympus, but I did have a Lumix GX80 years ago. I thought that even 16 mpx was kinda enough for this type of camera as well. Especially seeing that the OM-1 has the sensor shift high res mode if you want to use it for landscapes or architecture, I don't think I'd ever want for more. I'd be interested to see how it performs in low light, specifically if it was comparable to my full frame DSLR.

[@willhouse]

@@henrikjohansson6629 The Olympus/Lumix in-body-plus-lens stabilization is nothing short of incredible. My GX8 only has Dual-IS1, & it still awes me whenever I use the 100-400mm zoom. I can only presume that hi-res mode would be similarly impressive... Seriously hoping that there will be a beefy GX10 or PEN-Fii camera body coming soon so I can get the latest functionality plus some great style. 🤓

[@matthewmanzi9504]

I was just about to write the same thing.

[@Linumacwin]

Exactly the big problem are resolution and noise but 20 mpx are good for a lot of print but the noise is a serious problem. This Om1 promises 2 stop but from raw i see only 1 stop difference with old m4/3 sensors

[@Frank5142]

Good points regarding the new camera, or their new approach. Let’s hope Panasonic and OM sys continue to improve and expand on the m43 system.

[@piotr1707]

To be honest i expected much less from OM.They did good job this time :) M43 can be perfect for travel photography due to it's size and weight. With AI eye detection, great AF and IP53 sealing we can go anywhere, anytime. One thing troubles me - we have OM-1 and GH6 just around the corner, but what about smaller, less advanced and cheaper models ? :)

[@davewarren7693]

Any comment on the claims for the sensor in regards to 2 stops improvement in noise and 1 stop improvement in dynamic range? If those are true, do we need an increase in MP? OMDS (Olympus) always has been in the forefront for firmware updates of their camera features in substantial ways. Have you tried their noise reduction software in their image software? I definitely agree with making their lenses more compatible with one another since I own a GX-8 and the 12-100. They already are a beautiful pairing which would be even better with syncing of the IBIS systems.

[@davejsullivan]

What you guys said makes sense but, for me, the new OM-1 is as technically capable a camera as I would ever need. I'm not a pro. Remember the PROs using 5mp cameras a short while ago? Any improvements OM System makes going forwards will only be icing on the cake for me. 4k 120p? Cool but gigantic file sizes. More megapixels? At what cost? Lower light sensitivity? Slower processing? who knows.

[@mehulshewakramani8218]

In terms of high resolution, the problem they have is that the 20MP M43 sensor is very pixel dense already. It’s equivalent to an 80MP full frame sensor. Maybe they could have a high resolution sensor that does pixel binning by default and then use the full resolution when you need it. Although I think the new quad Bayer sensor works a little like that anyway.

[@rerewewrwrwrw]

I think expanding the circumstances where you can get 20mp, clean low ISO images is the way to go, and we already see this with the night mode on the OM1

[@weizenobstmusli8232]

Does it blow your mind if I tell you, that tbe 20mp sensor is actually a 80mp sensor with Quad Bayer filter layout? Explains why readout is twice of what the 40mp A1 does 😜

[@mehulshewakramani8218]

@@weizenobstmusli8232 yeah I thought so, but not sure about the technicality of it. If true, maybe they should market it as a 80MP sensor. I mean Samsung do that by marketing their cameras as 50 or 100 MP even though they pixel bin it down to like 12MP

[@trex8930]

@@mehulshewakramani8218 Exactly. But it's too late now. They've built themselves a trap

[@LarsLarsen77]

I chose the Olympus because I wanted a dedicated macro rig, and it has the highest pixel density of any camera I could afford (there are a few 80-100MP cameras in the $6000 range)

[@willhouse]

Mirrorless cameras have no need to follow the SLR form factor. I'd love to see the design of these new camera bodies start looking like they're informed by the ergonomics of actual hybrid photo/video usage rather than what long-time hobby photographers expect. Case in point: fixed, center-mounted EVF's! After 6+ years of using my Lumix GX8, I'm *totally* sold on the articulated viewfinder. Fuji's medium-format version looks downright heavenly.

[@JamesJohnsonthe4th]

As a late adopter of MFT I completely agree that OMDS and Panasonic need to work together more. What does and doesn't work between the two is a bit confusing for someone new to the system.

[@stefanwagener]

Also as an early adopter deviating from the standard degrades the value of m43. And especially in the declining market working together would be even more important now.

[@ErebosGR]

Lens interoperability was the only thing that attracted me to the m4/3 system in the first place and the failure to follow up was what made me abandon it for Fuji.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

@@ErebosGR The missed opportunity to have a certification body which tested each and every camera and lens for 100 per cent x-compatibility.

[@DragonfireRC]

Yes, if they could get the sensor to be fast enough to do hand held high resolution with moving subjects it would be incredible. This would also be better than increasing the native resolution of the sensor since you would not be hitting a new diffraction limit. Honestly, I was expecting them to have a sensor readout of at least 1/500 since the full frame sensors are hitting around 1/250 readout speed. Love your thoughts on what they can improve!! Keep it up!

[@stefanwagener]

Yes, agree, that would be quite important. High res mode in M1III takes almost 1sec from taking first frame to last frame ... even at fastest shutter speed of 1/8000. And that is often too long even in landscape when even only a slight wind is moving leaves and bushes. So therefore the high res mode is not suitable as often as I wish it would be. And the new M1 seems to be doubling speed, but what we need is about 10x speed.

[@keithrjoseph9528]

The Olympus ibis is one of the reasons choose this system because it means I don't have to carry a tripod, well that and the weather sealing

[@CaptainJonathan]

I may be in the minority, but I am impressed with the OM-1 specs. The question for me is, does it have Auto ISO in manual mode with exposure compensation for both stills and video. The lack of that is the main reason I left m43 in the past.

[@moirio]

I have an em1ii and it works there already...

[@costinio3983]

@@moirio E-M1.2 does not have auto ISO in video manual mode.

[@dominiclester3232]

Nice, thanks. When you do your full review, can you check “cluster tracking” because that was missed on many a review on the older m3 camera...thx

[@Sarielify]

That’s exactly what I was expecting, super fast reading sensor to do “smartphone” stuff, but without over sharpening or unnatural hdr

[@owenrodgers8020]

Unnatural HDR and over sharpening is all that smartphones do. The great thing about cameras is that they use physics for the most part.

[@raredreamfootage]

Is the Touch AF still available on the rear LCD screen when using an external monitor via hdmi?

[@annamay6351]

couldn't disagree more on resolution....love my Olympus and have preordered OM-1....But just like everything else, just my opinion and the wonderful thing about photography now a days - there literally is a system for everyone and in every price range..

[@berlinerffm]

Valid points. I think the OM-1 still has some Potential left for firmware upgrades. But it is a step in the right direction.

[@ricseet4095]

I agree with you. I bought Sony A9 when it was first launch. It’s new technology for Sony. Took them from FW 1.0 to 6.0 to get the AF for birding to perform right. Despite their resources this took many years. I am sure we will get to enjoy the FW upgrades of OM1. Just have to be patience.

[@jerrymorgan9792]

Yes, if OM Systems and Panasonic ever get their two acts working together they could be a powerful combination. Sites like yours are very informative and helpful. Currently an Olympus shooter with lots of their best cameras & Pro lens but disappointed they didn’t do more with this new camera.

[@vladimirbokov9569]

With all OM-D cameras focusing in video mode by touching LCD screen was great but it never worked if an external monitor was connected over HDMI. Wondering if the OM-1 doesn't have this issue.

[@kbruff2010]

Thank you for sharing this information. My wishlist 1) app can store presets and send to camera, And from the app voice commands 2) count time timer or count up timer for long exposure and bulb mode 3) total display with picture next to it

[@pauldeutsch2044]

Correction. The OM-1 is the second OM camera, not the first. The first is the PEN E-P7. Sure it is not sold in North America but it is still available. I know because I have one that I bought from a dealer in Hong Kong. It has English menus and NTSC video, so no compatibility problems.

[@gagi6142]

Sir can i use my em1 mark ii camera battery blh1 in this new camera om1

[@DGBomber]

100% agree, if they'll make a small enthusiast camera, with their great IBIS and automatic computational photograpy on every shot, they'll shake the market (if it works well of course)

[@LevAizik]

Yeah, but they won't do it. First of all because they don't have the R&D budget and second because they killed the small enthusiast camera ethos many years ago. They are trying to target the hipster/traveler/wildlife market share with their IBIS/Weather sealing/small equivalent lenses BS.

[@Neopulse00]

I agree with you

[@stanleygabrel1045]

Exactly.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

Is this a precursor to the GH6 review?

[@allenschneider1847]

Do any of the OM lenses have aperture rings? I didn't know some lumix lenses had this. Does OM have a range finder camera with OM1 type quality? What's the best Lumix rangefinder camera?

[@sykeschui9892]

Do all the functions of om1 with panasonic lenses? such as tracking, ND filter, super high resolution.... etc

[@StirfriedGerman]

Wow, Jordan's audio humming, both hissing. How are the mic preamps on the OM-1 ?

[@matthewcurry425]

All good points. Fully support the computational photography opportunity in M43. A big attraction of the system is the compact format with lens interchangeability. At the end of the day, the only thing that comes between the subject and the sensor is the lens and this is where M43 can really add to its value proposition. OM (and Panasonic) offer excellent optics, all in compact forms that make getting out and about with a camera enjoyable. This too adds to the value, as it is also an axiom that the camera that is convenient to have with you is the one that you will use.

[@KPGuitarStudios]

Guys, I saw a review recently that said in photo mode, the video record button does HHHR shot. Can you check to see if this is the case? This would make it significantly easier to get the HHHR shot without messing around in menus. Excellent chat about where they can take it and I completely agree with your ideas

[@sauravpanditcfgrapher]

When we can have details review and little comparison?

[@AndrewLazarevBlog]

when they will make 12-60/2.0 lens with 1K USD price? like Tamron 17-70/2.8 did

[@rolloffilm1996]

Yes!

[@peteskett3658]

I wish you guys would just drop the obsession with megapixels. When I was a Nikon user I upgraded from a D7100 (24 MP) to a D500 (21 MP), and didn't look back. The latter was a far superior camera despite the lower resolution sensor. Yes, the MFT manufacturers could play the numbers game for marketing purposes, but that's all it would be. Perhaps MFT does have a barrier to going higher in the pixel count due to pixel size and sensitivity issues. 'Ye cannae break the laws 'o physics captain'. I congratulate OM Systems for not heeding the siren voices and sticking to their guns on this. By the way, your original review of the OM-1 was brilliant, and helped me decide to pre-order mine.

[@gordon3988]

Add the same functionality to something like the OM5III if they can. Any travel or adventure camera needs to be smaller if your traveling long distances in the mountains. OM5III getting close ( in lieu I often use my RX100 7 and GoPro) but the new OM1 looks like a great camera for road trips and local parks, currently my G9 works well here too. Very tempting, but will never be a perfect camera for all uses. Looking forward to seeing Panasonic’s GH6 next week; similar with better/ enhanced video options?

[@docmaddyy]

Did they do it now that the OM1 mark ii is launched?

[@jan-martinulvag1953]

Are there any cameras that take 8 pictures and stack them in camera like some phones. Not talking about pixelshift, just stacking

[@dracleirbag5838]

I appreciate when you try to put some fun and drama in the video thanks

[@tomerweiss4900]

using now R6/5DSR and EM1X when i got to nature/street/all-around EM1X with me 90% of the time. its more usable vs any other camera I used.

[@terrywbreedlove]

I would like to replace my EM1X with a camera using all tho ideas you guys talked about.

[@przybylskipawel]

Is it these DJI Mic TXs producing that RF interference noise?

[@danieldougan269]

That 12-100 f4 rehoused as a power zoom with a long focus throw would be amazing. I bet they would sell a lot of those, including perhaps to me. Coupled with an XLR solution, it would turn the Micro Four Thirds cameras into essentially workhorse camcorders for when you need that sort of thing. With that, you could put an OM-1 in the back of a venue and record a whole wedding, presentation, etc. unmanned and not worry about the image going out of focus. Remotely control it and send the lens through its full zoom range to set the scene before you frame the shot. Great idea, boys.

[@RobShootPhotos]

So if you had a choice, 20mp with native 25600 ISO or 24mp 12800?

[@rolloffilm1996]

16Mp and usefull 8000 ISO

[@laurensstijnenbosch]

I like this Statler and Waldorf attitude as well.

[@deepseadiver8191]

What is the purpose of more resolution and isn’t it a common knowledge that diffraction in M4/3 is the limiting factor in how many pixels a small format system can have ? 16 Megapixels is already quite a stretch and equivalent of 64 Mpixels in full frame sensor pixel pitch wise. Therefore 20 Mpixels is equivalent of 80 Mpixels in that regard. That’s a lot of optical resolution to ask from a lens.

[@overnightdelivery]

Yeah I like 20 Megapixels but do not want any more than that. File sizes are already pretty large and lower noise is ALWAYS a good thing.

[@matthewmanzi9504]

I would love a good fast 10mm or 9mm lens for astro

[@Adrian-xn3ss]

Would it be out of the question for them to develop a square sensor to make better use off the full image circle? This would have the benefit of giving proper multi aspect support and help to alleviate the sensor size issue.

[@GarrettLucasWV]

Yeah, this is a great idea. You could squeeze in a few more megapixels while also introducing a "new" format for photographers to play with the 1:1 aspect ratio, or they could just crop as needed.

[@joaoabreu6893]

Listening to this video makes me think that perhaps I’ve completely missed the performances of this new Wow camera. Its huge increases when compared to older Olympus models, even when compared to other similar cameras from other brands. Of course it’s not suitable for all purposes and all kind of Photographic or video requests but it seems to me that many other brands are now quite surprised with all the positive reactions coming from basically every where to this camera. congratulations OM Digital Solutions. Let’s keep on rocking!!

[@fredbuncke5400]

On my EM-X I can push one button, then the shutter the camera will record a 50meg high res shot press a button and go back to my previous mode and continue to shoot

[@EzzaLeo]

I'm a big Olympus fan, have no regrets moving to this system from years of Canon, and will almost definitely be upgrading my EM1ii to this new OM-1. But I couldn't agree more with all of these suggestions, especially the playing-nicer-with-Panasonic and the missed opportunity of not pushing computational photography more. That said, I'm hopeful that this was the best they could do in these initial commercial circumstances and I hope they receive a lot of sales.

[@goodnewsproductions]

You mind sharing the different mics used to record this? The sound was noticeably different between you too. I much prefer the sound that Chris' mic produced.

[@petercallewaert4492]

Looking forward to a comparison with the E-M1X

[@BigTimeSuperFriends]

Just wanted to take the time and say Thank you guys for everything you guys do. You guys have been my "Go To" channel when it comes to DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras Information since I started with my Canon T2i in 2011. Keep up the great work! I look forward to seeing your GH6 Review :)

[@andytee88]

Love M43! Panasonic and OM please play nice

[@alandargie9358]

Ha ha it's funny watching this this morning 22/02 knowing now that you've been playing with the GH6 with its 25 mega pixels!! You both kept straight faces so well done 🕺🏻🕺🏻😀😀!

[@mehulshewakramani8218]

Some great points, definitely wouldn’t want fake bokeh though. At that point may as well use a smartphone. You can get shallow depth of field on M43 if you want, just use the right lens e.g. 75 f1.8, 45 f1.2, 56 f1.4 etc.

[@greggpedder]

Completely agree. As soon as they put fake bokeh in a camera I'm done with it. 100%.

[@franztrischberger8023]

@@greggpedder If it's optional what's the problem?

[@greggpedder]

@@franztrischberger8023 it's just dumbing down the creativity isn't it.

[@cheeeeezewizzz]

@@greggpedder Nah not at all. For one thing it wouldn't even be "fake" bokeh. Since m43 already produces a fairly shallow dof all they would need to do is provide an option to further blur already defocused areas of an image. More like bokeh enhancement than anything. It's a tool and nothing more. More tricks means more creativity, not less.

[@greggpedder]

@@cheeeeezewizzz I completely disagree. The fake bokeh in "portrait" mode of iPhones looks absolutely awful, unnatural and is obviously fake. Nobody wants that. If you want fake blur, do it in post, there are plenty of options on PS to do that.

[@mcronfpv8736]

Couldn't agree more on the powerzoom thing. Been wanting for ever a 10-100 f5 is pz, that behave like a high end camcorder lens... With a great rocker on the lens for precise control, and ability to use some software crop-in if you want to punch more in HD... It'll have to be fully cross compatible with Olympus and Pana... Can it the panapus or olysonic :-D

[@KD-lb9bg]

I really like this new OM camera, but I was somewhat surprised and a little disappointed that it wasn’t a 24mp or so sensor. Great video, thanks. Now I’m off to check out your GH6 video.

[@EmberSkyMedia]

I expect to see a lot of these asks in the GH6, currently the AF is the big question 🙋‍♂️ people are going to want to know (actually it’s the ONLY question at this point after all the leaks).

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

It's a pitty they can't get phase focus sensors from Sony.

[@AlanBCDang]

Great video. I agree, the EASIEST next step is a collaboration with Panasonic to share lens specs so that IS synchronization works and aperture rings work.

[@clifftotten7609]

What was this episode shot on? Something new? ;-)

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Yes good, reasonably-priced power zooms for MFT would be awesome!

[@watchandproduce]

Blackmagic Studio Camera users (which also use the MFT mount) would be buyers. As would a few Blackmagic Pocket Camera 4K shooters. Olympus is in a bubble and seems to have no idea about all the opportunities they are missing out on not just for camera bodies but also lenses.

[@douglasanderson5507]

I’m a little surprised you stayed away from discussing the menu set-up. Douglas Anderson, Calgary Canada

[@felopjori4600]

That gx8 ..🤤 what a beautiful camera.

[@andrewd3899]

I feel like they could really lean into the rangefinder idea and come up with something to rival the X100s, X-Es, or the Zfc. Small, compact but capable camera that you can pop a small pancake lens on and use as an everyday pocket camera. It would play to the strengths of the MFT system.

[@harryknapp6418]

I might be tempted by the gh6 (I'll wait for all the reviews) if so my om1mkii, 7-14, 12-35, 100-400 will be up for sale because the lenses aren't truly compatible, tbh I'm really looking at fujifilms next offering to compliment my XT3 and xt2 and lenses and still sell my Olympus gear.

[@glennsak]

The GH6 is rumored to have 25 MP. Personally I don't judge a camera by megapixels. Agree with many of your other points, tho!

[@short1961]

I agree with you guys with one exception. I said this on Peter’s channel they are at mercy of the sensor manufacturer (Sony). You done think Sony can’t make a 43 sensor that can match if not exceed the read out speed of the ff sensors. Also why 12 bit and not 14 bit. Do that and include at least one cfast slot and they have a sport action camera that competes.

[@marcocarag103]

Yep, agreed on all fronts. Especially insightful that if both Olympus and Panasonic were more open with each other, they'd both probably sell more lenses. Personally, I'm shocked there hasn't been way more computational features. Having enjoyed Google's work here since the Pixel 2, I would often look at my phone and my Olympuses and wonder, what gives? Why are some shots just more convenient on the phone? I do hope they steer sharply in the computational direction, and truly differentiate from the competition. I wonder if opening up the hardware and cultivating a third party firmware scene would be viable? *shrug*

[@RoderickJMacdonald]

Sony manufactures the image sensors. They control the evolution of image sensors for M43. Samsung could possibly for an alternative supplier, or maybe HiVision, but these would be non-Japanese suppliers. Panasonic and OM Systems have to work with the sensors they can get. In any case, what is the point of more megapixels? More megapixels means heavier calculations for your computational photography.

[@RoderickJMacdonald]

@@djstuc A good point. That would be similar to micro-processor design and fabrication. I was not aware that Olympus and Panasonic had such design capabilities. I think though that there is more interesting potential on the computational side than on the volume of megapixels. Also, in the end, perhaps most of us want pictures that communicate beauty rather than document distractions in the image.

[@RoderickJMacdonald]

@@djstuc Well, I am certainly learning more about this from you. Off and on, I have been trying to understand this for a while, but could not find the information. Thank you! If you have some sources for me, that would be great.

[@RoderickJMacdonald]

@@djstuc Thank you again. I have started to look and there is more to DPReview than I realized. Comments to some of the article, while not necessarily solid, also provide leads and insights.

[@kentvun]

Im loyal m43 user, im not looking for more megapixel, but they definitely have a point on computational photography. Smart phone could do a lot more with in camera processing with computational photography. We are already doing a lot of these photo stacking techniques on photoshop, and archive better photo. OM just need to incorporate these into in camera processing.

[@sebastiaanvanwater]

The Gh6 is supposed to be 24MP, that's what the leaks are saying. But it's in a heavily videocentric camera with a cooling fan and DFD trash tech. I'll take the 20MP of the OM1 then.

[@_rhapsodist]

25 actually :P

[@marc.ristau]

Would be nice if modes like hdr gives you a RAW file like apples pro raw. Like the high res mode on my g9, but for HDR or multi frame noise reduction too. Would make life a lot easier, especially when using Lightroom mobile on the go, where you can’t simply stack pictures. While at it, apps across the board should be updated to support raw file and high res video transfer if they don’t already. Hate that I’m screwed when I forget my SD card reader.

[@hynee]

20MP for m4/3, 30MP for APS-C and 45MP for full frame.

[@nAcolz]

26 is good enough for APS-C if you don't need to do some crazy crops imo

[@ammadoux]

we want results and real world review not just analysis of the numbers. lots of cameras who give speed stop at 20 mp for full farms. surly 20 is more than enough for the tiny one.

[@nikoolix]

You speak as if DPR haven't done hundreds of real world reviews already.

[@ammadoux]

i am still waiting for the extensive review for the om1.

[@TITAOSTEIN]

The most important point: we have two new MFT Cameras with NEW sensors to choose from! Personally I think that the OM1 is the better option! 20mp is the Sweetspot! I would love to see LUMIX and OM working together! A new Power Zoom lens would be GREAT! For 2200€ we have two FANTASTIC options to choose from! We are seeing a new beginning for M43! M43 is the future!

[@edjefferson9175]

Watch the review from the guy in London. Incredible images from a handheld miracle. Of course he had to leave his computer and go outside.

[@spritual_enlightenment]

(2:38) So sensor read out speed of 4/3 inch sensor still quite lag behind full frame sensors. It's a big deal that communication bewteen Olympus/Panasonic lens and opposing bodies.

[@WatGevangen]

GH6 Price is € 2000,- and this is good news and the spec's are WOW.

[@nikolasmokalis3425]

@DPReview TV What OM systems (and mft developers in general) need to work on low-light performance. Its among the most well known and troublesome setbacks for the platform, but it would be incredible if they could work on high-ISO cleanliness and nip that problem

[@nathanhirsch4408]

I use the OMD EM-1 Mk3 professionally for headshots, lifestyle, real estate, etc. Was excited for a new flagship camera from Olympus.....but how did they not bump the sensor to at least 24MP? How did they not listen to user feedback and fix the horrible menu system? Why didn't they simplify the number of buttons and dials? arghhhhhh

[@skepsys]

to me it seems rather disappointing, but im not in their target of adventure people. still waiting for reviews of the af in video...at $2200, did they drop the in-camera sharpness/contrast at less than "-2"? cuz that "-2" was not low enough... panasonic had "-5", sony "-7"..

[@AllenMaestas]

Higher resolution aside (which I personally don’t have a problem with). Who’s to say that many of these want’s aren’t already in the works as firmware updates? We can all sideline quarterback, but there is never going to be a “perfect” camera. I personally think what we are getting from the OM-1 for $2200 bucks is pretty freaking phenomenal! If people aren’t happy with it, they can always pay $5500 for the Nikon Z9

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

As someone who came from using a point and shoot camera with slow power zoom to practice flight photography, having just an EM1-II was a hell of a step up. 20 MP is alright with me and I find for my own needs (switching from birds to snakes to insects on the fly), MFT works for me. They hit my sweet spot- mobility, image quality, price. I wouldn't be in a position to do wildlife photography without affordable, quality gear and my style fits with that system. I think OMDS and Panasonic are fine (although I agree they'd be next level working together). I don't understand the gear discourse on KZbin because in general cameras across the board are beyond what most people could dream of.

[@joedean3263]

the O.M1 takes really nice pictures. I find this a desirable function in a camera.

[@MrBobthened]

A power zoom lens would be amazing

[@A.Edilbi]

@6:10 the audio here has problems

[@povguy6226]

I was going to comment that

[@photonspark]

OM System buys sensors from Sony (like other manufacturers), so it depends on what Sony can release for m43. Some of the other mentioned first world problems can be addressed with firmware updates

[@kikeaMoldova]

So, if OM will become a gadget (smart gadget) like was described at start of the clip, then for sure I will change the system. Because I choose the Olympus as tool for making photo, not as gadget making something/somehow beatiful images. MFT give enough blur when I need. There are no need to compete with bigger sensor at this part. Low light performing and quick precise autofocus with result of sharp images is more than enough for me.

[@ceaabe]

- Still can't complain about resolution. Optional 80 MP shots are enough to me. - Better cooperation with Panasonic would be a win for MFT

[@jiffijoff9780]

totally agree. I don't see the OM-1 camera somewhere near "wow". Too much wording, too much wrapping, not enough content. Exactly what you said, just for psychological reasons a tiny bit more resolution would have been nice. Lets see if the leaked 25MP sensor of the Panasonic will be true - sounds like a good step to me. On the GH6 the super-weak spot WILL HAVE TO BE AUTOFOCUS. Even if the GH6 will turn out to be the REAL wow camera - unreliable AF will ruin the whole show. Regardless the speed, megapixels, video options, ProRES codec, you name it. If the AF f***s up, the system f***s up. Simple as that.

[@MartinCHorowitz]

MFT definitrly need a camera and lens to act as a next step up from a superzoom. with a digitial zoom(if a higher MP sensor) or crop mode you should be able to give the approximate range with same or better picture quality.

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

This video looks like they have seen a lot of revolutionary features in the GH6 that reduce the OM-1 to an E-M1-III with doubled speed and a few improvements that are due after 5 years with the same old sensor. We will know in 2 days.

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

Yeah, we know the GH6 has 25 MP, improved frame rates, insane bitrates and codecs, but much hinges on that DFD autofocus issue. At least for the non-cinematic crowd.

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

@@GrenlandUnderVann May be Panasonic finally gets it right. If not, we get another Video like this telling Panasonic to team up a bit more with Olympus and trow the good things in one camera and get rid of the bad and the ugly.

[@filipmichalsaffray441]

@@Ulrich.Bierwisch Hi Already my old GH5s with 4K60 and 12-35 2.8ii Pana Lens hat good AF and not so much hunting... DFD works not bad at High frames maybe not like Sony A7iv but most of the time it is good. So if GH6 is 3 times better it means it will do the job. I own the Gh4,5,5s and after last firmware in 4K60 AF works fine with the 12-35 Pana 2.8 lens

[@ulysses01]

The Panasonic is tuned better for video has has nearly infinite flexibility and choices in that regard, while being “OK” with its stills performance. The OM-1 is still clearly focused upon making an excellent photographic tool for stills, while being “OK” for video. I can’t wait to see some real-world results of the video as I’d like to expand my own use of that medium. However, if I’m buying this camera, I’m buying it to take photos while using its very good video options (I only need one or two of them… I don’t need infinite controls there).