The Olympus OM-1 goes full frame OM

[ArashM]

I find the timing for this article pretty funny, 

I was recently re-working a few files from my old E-m1x and was reminded of how much I liked the look and feel of them, Yes they are technically inferior to the current generation but there is something about them.

So just picked up an OM system brand Olympus OM1 and 12-40 this past weekend..... waiting for them to arrive from Japan!

[MrSMW]

I had one for a while and whilst I didn’t much care for the video compared with my full-frame Lumix at the time (S1H), I did like the stills files, but most of all, the form factor; the weight, ergos, build and sheer ‘rightness in the hand’ of the thing.

Also the lenses, both the fast primes and the zooms.

If I was ever going to do 4/3rds, it would be the OM-1 without having to think about it.

[Andrew - EOSHD]

9 hours ago, ArashM said:

I was recently re-working a few files from my old E-m1x and was reminded of how much I liked the look and feel of them, Yes they are technically inferior to the current generation but there is something about them.

So just picked up an OM system brand Olympus OM1 and 12-40 this past weekend..... waiting for them to arrive from Japan!

I may do a comparison on the blog about the E-M1X and OM1.

The E-M1X is... different.

[Snowfun]

The original Olympus OM3 was one of the finest cameras I ever owned. Didn’t need a battery except for the meter (if I recall correctly). Even seeing “OM” brings back memories of long gone days… ironically given the debates about MFT, FF s16 etc, I sold it to get a Bronica MF. 
Anyway, sorry, totally irrelevant to the post.

[fuzzynormal]

Oly cameras are charming.  I have had plenty come and go.  I don't like NOT having at least one.  Currently own a EM10iii.  The intangibles just make them "funner" to use.

[FHDcrew]

On 12/17/2025 at 2:48 AM, Andrew - EOSHD said:

I may do a comparison on the blog about the E-M1X and OM1.

The E-M1X is... different.

The EM1X seems like such an underrated beast. Does the image hold up well in 8 bit?  I’m sure the IBIS performance is legendary. 
 

@Andrew - EOSHDdo you think the EM1X IBIS outdoes the Gh7?  Or at least is comparable?

[Andrew - EOSHD]

I don't have a GH7, but I remember it being better than the GH6.

[FHDcrew]

Interesting; I'm tempted to pick one up.  "Side-grading" from my Nikon Z6.  I gain insane IBIS.  I already own an Atomos Ninja V...could throw it on for prores raw when I truly need the color depth.  Sigma 18-35 w/speedbooster would bridge the lowlight gap a fair bit.  Camera seems like a joy to shoot with.  I take it it is super comfortable in the hand too.

[FHDcrew]

@Andrew - EOSHDhows the EM1X 8 bit hold up for grading?

[FHDcrew]

Well I just ordered an EM1X, sigma 18-35 and speedbooster off of MPB. Trading in my Nikon Z6 setup so I am almost breaking even. Will update the group on my thoughts on the camera. Seems like a beast.