Control Panel on the OM System OM-1?
Unlike some professional cameras, the OM System OM-1 does not have a top-level display. The verification of camera settings is instead done by looking at the position of control dials and, most importantly, by checking the rear LCD screen.
Top view of the OM System OM-1
Screen specs
Below is an overview of all the main screen specifications of the OM-1. In particular, the rear LCD measures 3.0 inches and offers a resolution of 1,640,000 dots. The panel is touch sensitive.
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1640k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen |
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Camera to camera comparisons
The OM System OM-1 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera that was announced in February 2022 and is equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. It offers a resolution of 20.2 megapixel. In the United States, the camera was initially launched at a price of $2,199.
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The table below compares the rear screen specs of the OM System OM-1 to those of several similar cameras. Additionally, the table includes some information on other core features, such as the viewfinder, shutter, flash, and image stabilization system.
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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| 1. | OM System OM-1 | 5760 |  | 3.0 / 1640 | swivel |  | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | | |
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| 2. | Olympus E-M1 II | 2360 | | 3.0 / 1037 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 18.0/s | | |
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| 3. | Olympus E-M1 III | 2360 | | 3.0 / 1037 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 18.0/s | | |
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| 4. | OM System OM-1 II | 5760 | | 3.0 / 1640 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | | |
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| 5. | OM System OM-3 | 2360 | | 3.0 / 1640 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 6.0/s | | |
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| 6. | OM System OM-5 | 2360 | | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | | |
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| 7. | Panasonic G9 | 3680 | | 3.0 / 1040 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 20.0/s | | |
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| 8. | Panasonic G9 II | 3680 | | 3.0 / 1840 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 10.0/s | | |
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| 9. | Panasonic G95 | 2360 | | 3.0 / 1240 | swivel | | 1/4000s | 9.0/s | | |
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| 10. | Panasonic GH5 | 3680 | | 3.2 / 1620 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | | |
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| 11. | Panasonic GH5 II | 3680 | | 3.0 / 1840 | swivel | | 1/8000s | 12.0/s | | |
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| Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one. | |||||||||||
| Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Specifications (inch/000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Mech Shutter Speed |
Shutter Flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
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| Camera Model |
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| Camera Model | OM System OM-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Mirrorless system camera | |
| Camera Lens | Micro Four Thirds lenses | |
| Launch Date | February 2022 | |
| Launch Price | USD 2 199 | |
| Sensor Specs | ||
| Sensor Technology | Stacked BSI-CMOS | |
| Sensor Format | Four Thirds Sensor | |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm | |
| Sensor Area | 225 mm2 | |
| Sensor Diagonal | 21.6 mm | |
| Crop Factor | 2.0x | |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.2 Megapixels | |
| Image Resolution | 5 184 x 3 888 pixels | |
| Pixel Pitch | 3.34 μm | |
| Pixel Density | 8.96 MP/cm2 | |
| Moiré control | no AA filter | |
| Movie Capability | 4K/60p Video | |
| ISO Setting | 80 - 25 600 ISO | |
| ISO Boost | 80 - 102 400 ISO | |
| Image Processor | TruePic X | |
| Screen Specs | ||
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 5760k dots | |
| Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
| LCD Framing | Live View | |
| LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
| LCD Resolution | 1640k dots | |
| LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | |
| V-logging Friendliness | Front-flip possible | |
| Touch Input | Touchscreen | |
| Shooting Specs | ||
| Focus System | On-Sensor Phase-detect | |
| Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000s | |
| Continuous Shooting | 10 shutter flaps/s | |
| Shutter Life Expectancy | 400 000 actuations | |
| Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
| Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
| Image Stabilization | In-body stabilization | |
| Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
| Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
| Single or Dual Card Slots | Dual card slots | |
| UHS card support | Dual UHS-II | |
| Connectivity Specs | ||
| External Flash | Hotshoe | |
| Studio Flash | PC Sync socket | |
| USB Connector | USB 3.0 | |
| HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
| Microphone Port | External MIC port | |
| Headphone Socket | Headphone port | |
| Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
| Bluetooth Support | Bluetooth built-in | |
| Body Specs | ||
| Environmental Sealing | Weathersealed body | |
| Battery Type | OM System BLX-1 power pack | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 520 shots per charge | |
| In-Camera Charging | USB charging | |
| Body Dimensions |
135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.3 x 3.6 x 2.9 in) |
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| Camera Weight | 599 g (21.1 oz) | |
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