The Color Run with the Olympus OMD EM1, EM10 and EPL7
The Olympus OMD series is about as good as it gets for micro four thirds cameras. I’m trying out 3 of the latest Olympus cameras right now. The Olympus OMD EM1, EM10 and Pen EPL7 all share the same sensor. But the former has a bunch of professional features like weather proofing, buttons, dials and a very sturdy grip that the other two lack.
It is a lot more expensive though, but for a job like the colour run in Brussels last weekend, where coloured powder is used by the tonne, I went mostly for the weather proofed one… The hefty grip came in handy too.
Quality wise, you can get equally as good images with the Olympus OMD EM-1 and Pen E-PL7 though, and you’re not paying the premium price of a professional body.
If I had to choose between these 2, I think I would go with the E-PL7, as it’s the cheapest one, without losing too much functionality compared to the EM10.
One must-have lens for the Olympus OMD series is the Olympus Digital 12-40mm f/2.8, giving you the equivalent of a wide to medium zoom lens on a full frame body. This beauty is incredible and performs well across the entire range. Full reviews of all cameras are coming up; we might as well get this out of the way before Photokina!
Deciding between the EM1 and the XT1, what would you recommend?
Hi Erik, this is a difficult choice. Both are excellent cameras. I’d say the Olympus OMD EM1 is a bit more suited for action photography, and the Fuji XT1 more for stills.