OM System · Updated June 2026

OM System OM-1: price, specs & release date

Name: OM System OM-1
Brand: OM System
Price: 2199 USD
Availability: InStock

OM System OM-1, released 2022-03. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: explore.omsystem.com verified 2026-06-27 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

The OM System OM-1 is listed at $2199 on explore.omsystem.com as of 2026-06-27, #12 cheapest of 18 mirrorless cameras (median $1999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 36/100 pay-blind standing, #12 of 19 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest mirrorless cameras: Sony Alpha A6700 — $1399

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Best for Class-leading in-body image stabilization; Rugged, weather-sealed, well-built body with excellent ergonomics.
Skip if Smaller sensor still trails larger formats on absolute image quality is a dealbreaker.

OM System OM-1 — OM System — Image: explore.omsystem.com (© OM System)

Is the OM System OM-1 a good buy?

At $2199, the OM System OM-1 is #11 cheapest of the 18 mirrorless cameras we track, where the median is $2099. On the spec sheet, its megapixels of 20.4 is the lowest of the 19, its continuous of 50 fps is above the median of the 19, and its weight of 599 g is at the median of the 17.

Evidence of Record

Our data

Independent labsmeasured it: 2
Physical metricsrecorded: 12
Outlets on recordall tested: 2

Two independent labs measured this product across 12 physical metrics — body / weather, max photo burst, photo buffer and 9 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

body / weather · max photo burst · photo buffer · range · noise · in-body image stabilization · resolution · autofocus points · continuous shooting · sensor · handheld hi-res mode · dpreview award

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the OM System OM-1

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2022-03-16–2023-03-03

Tested by RTINGS, DPReview

Consistently praised

Class-leading in-body image stabilization · 2 sources
Rugged, weather-sealed, well-built body with excellent ergonomics · 2 sources
Very fast electronic-shutter burst shooting with strong AF/subject detection · 2 sources
Good dynamic range and low-light noise handling for a Micro Four Thirds sensor

Commonly flagged

Smaller sensor still trails larger formats on absolute image quality · 2 sources
Large photo buffer takes a very long time to empty once full

Where reviewers disagree No substantive disagreement between the two testers; both position the OM-1 as a fast, rugged wildlife/action-oriented flagship whose main trade-off is the inherent limits of the Micro Four Thirds sensor rather than any specific fault. DPReview's page was WAF-blocked (403) on every fetch route and user-agent, so its measured values are recorded from its own reporting but no verbatim quotes are included, since none could be copied word-for-word from the fetched page. RTINGS was fully fetched (HTTP 200) and all its quotes are verbatim.

The sources (2)

RTINGS.com lab-tested · 2023-03-03

Body / weather sealing: Weather-sealed, well-built body with excellent ergonomics · Max photo burst: Incredibly quick burst rate using the electronic shutter · Photo buffer: Fairly large buffer, but takes a very long time to empty once full · Dynamic range (RAW): Good for a Micro Four Thirds sensor; captures a fair amount of highlight and shadow detail · Low-light noise: Handles noise pretty well in low light · In-body image stabilization: One of the most effective IBIS systems on the market · Sensor resolution: 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds; fair resolution, images appear decently sharp

it's a very well-built camera with a weather-sealed body and excellent ergonomics.

It has an incredibly quick burst rate when using the electronic shutter, and its Pro Capture mode makes it easier to get the perfect action shot

The camera also has a fairly large photo buffer, but it takes a very long time to empty once full, which can slow you down.

Its dynamic range is good for a Micro Four Thirds sensor, so it can capture a fair amount of highlight and shadow detail.

dpreview.com lab-tested · 2022-03-16

In-body image stabilization: 7 stops IBIS, up to 8 stops with Sync IS-compatible lenses · Autofocus points: 1,053 all cross-type AF points (Cross-Quad Pixel AF) with 100% sensor coverage · Continuous shooting: Up to 50 fps blackout-free with full AF/AE; up to 120 fps AF/AE-locked · Sensor: 20.4MP Stacked CMOS Micro Four Thirds · Handheld hi-res mode: Processes in 7 seconds vs 16 seconds on the E-M1 III · DPReview award: Gold Award

Specifications

Price (US)	$2199 US MSRP body only at launch March 2022
Brand	OM System
Released	2022-03
Sensor format	Micro Four Thirds
Megapixels	20.4
Max video	4K@60p
Ibis	Yes
Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Continuous (fps)	50
Weight (g)	599

Source: explore.omsystem.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by digitalcameraworld.com. OM System product page confirmed: 20.4MP stacked BSI Live MOS (4/3 format), 4K60p 10-bit 4:2:0, IBIS 5-axis up to 8EV, Micro Four Thirds mount, 50fps with AF/AE (120fps locked focus), 599g (with battery and card). Launch MSRP $2199. Released March 18 2022.

Is the OM System OM-1 worth it vs cheaper mirrorless cameras?

OM System OM-1 against its closest cheaper and pricier mirrorless cameras on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

Product	Price	Sensor format	Megapixels	Max video	Ibis	Mount
OM System OM-1 this	$2199	Micro Four Thirds	20.4	4K@60p	Yes	Micro Four Thirds
OM System OM-1 Mark II	$1999.99	Micro Four Thirds	20.4	4K@60p	Yes	Micro Four Thirds
Sony Alpha A7 IV	$2499	Full-frame	33	4K@60p	Yes	Sony E

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the OM System OM-1?

Both whitelisted testers rate the OM-1 a strong, rugged Micro Four Thirds flagship: RTINGS calls it a very well-built, weather-sealed body with excellent ergonomics, an incredibly quick electronic-shutter burst, and one of the best IBIS systems; DPReview lab-tested 50 fps AF, 1,053 cross-type AF points and gave it a Gold Award. Main flaw: buffer clears slowly. Praised: Class-leading in-body image stabilization; Rugged, weather-sealed, well-built body with excellent ergonomics; Very fast electronic-shutter burst shooting with strong AF/subject detection; Good dynamic range and low-light noise handling for a Micro Four Thirds sensor. Flagged: Large photo buffer takes a very long time to empty once full; Smaller sensor still trails larger formats on absolute image quality. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the OM System OM-1 cost?

The OM System OM-1 has a US price of $2199 (US MSRP body only at launch March 2022), as of 2026-06-15.

How does the OM System OM-1 compare on price?

At $2199, the OM System OM-1 is #11 cheapest of the 18 mirrorless cameras we track, where the median is $2099.

When was the OM System OM-1 released?

The OM System OM-1 was released 2022-03.

What are the OM System OM-1's key specs?

OM System OM-1 (OM System): sensor format Micro Four Thirds, megapixels 20.4, max video 4K@60p, ibis Yes, mount Micro Four Thirds. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Price of record: $2199 at explore.omsystem.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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