Olympus announced the much anticipated flagship mirrorless model, E-M1 (read about the first impressions on DPReview and check the sample photos). The new model is positioned above the hugely popular OM-D E-M5, and it seems that both cameras will coexist for some time. In fact, E-M1 is viewed as the replacement for Olympus DSLRs such as E-5. The sensor development is improved significantly since 12MP sensor used in E-30 and E-5, so the image quality should be better on new model. Olympus decided to go with E-M1 instead of "E-7" and "merge" 4/3 and m4/3 systems (Photorumors).
The new camera got on-sensor contrast detection autofocus system, hence, better autofocus with ZUIKO 4/3 lenses designed for DSLRs. Olympus put a good viewfinder on E-M1, with fairly big magnification.
To sum up:
the body is significantly smaller than E-5 / E-3
better autofocus with 4/3 lenses, not as good as on a DSLR camera but usable
hi-res viewfinder with good magnification comparable with high-end DSLRs
buttons and two dials, hence settings can be changed fast
16MP sensor without low pass filter
focus peaking
state of the art in-body image stabilisation (5-axis :-))
Naturally, it comes at price.
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