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Olympus E-1
75 PixelMeter Score 11 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Exceptional build quality and rugged, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
  • Excellent ergonomics and tactile control layout
  • Pleasing image rendering with natural skin tones and good tonal balance
  • Bright, accurate optical viewfinder
  • Effective sensor cleaning and dust reduction system
Cons Cons
  • Low-resolution 5MP sensor with limited dynamic range and poor high ISO performance
  • Tiny, low-resolution LCD screen inadequate for judging focus or exposure
  • Limited and dated autofocus system with only three points
  • Slow operational speed including startup time, write times, and burst rate
  • Lack of modern features like built-in flash and image stabilization

Announcement date Announcement date June 24, 2003
Launch price Launch price $1,699
Sensor Sensor 4.9MP Micro Four Thirds CCD
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 3 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date June 24, 2003
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,699
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Four Thirds
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 4.9MP
Sensor format Sensor format Micro Four Thirds
Sensor technology Sensor technology CCD
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 17 x 13 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-1,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 3,200
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 3fps
RAW formats RAW formats 12-bit RAW
Other still formats Other still formats RAW, TIFF, JPEG
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Built-in flash guide number Built-in flash guide number 11 m at ISO 100

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
AF points AF points 3-point TTL phase-difference detection system
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 60s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/180s
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3 steps
Metering modes Metering modes Digital ESP, Center-weighted, Spot

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 1.8-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 0.13M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Card slots Card slots 1

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

USB USB USB 2.0 hi-speed (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI output HDMI output None
Hot shoe Hot shoe None

Dimensions Dimensions 141 x 86 x 75 mm (5.55 x 3.39 x 2.95 in)
Weight Weight 735g (1 lb 9.9 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20