Since publishing a detailed First Look at the new OM-D E-M1X camera last week, we have been able to carry out some of our standard technical and user tests. This report has been prepared to complement the initial review, adding the results of our standard tests.

Olympus South Africa very kindly loaned me an E-M1X for my recent Photo Safari to Sabi Sabi and while I only had a few days before leaving on the trip to become accustomed to the camera, I did manage to produce some great images (by my standards) while using it in conjunction with the Olympus 300mm...

This camera is simply stunning, it's perfect for my dog photography where I need to be mobile whilst on location whether I am in a river taking water based photos of Black Labs running into it or laying in a muddy wet forest getting down to a dogs eye level.

Durable; Ergonomics; Great Features; Great Picture Quality; Lightweight; Pro camera; Weather sealed

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In an industry where innovation is often limited to ‘more megapixels', this camera has more brilliant new features than we've seen in a very long while. If size isn't a factor, this is undoubtedly the ultimate Micro Four Thirds camera.

80MP Tripod High Res Shot; 50MP Handheld High Res Shot; Up to 7.5 stops of image stabilisation; Customisable; Tetris-like AF points; Joystick control

"Bulky" for Micro Four Thirds; "Pricey" for Micro Four Thirds

Olympus took the mirrorless concept they launched in an unexpected direction with the OM-D E-M1X. Instead of minimizing size, their new flagship is desinged to maximize performance. The result is a very large Micro Four-Thirds digital camera with unprecendented speed and stamina.

Class-leading silent 60 FPS continuous drive; Best-in-class 5-axis image-stabilization; Low image-noise up to ISO 3200; Reliable multi-segment metering system; Ultra-fast hybrid AF; Virtually no shutter-lag; Class-leading shot-to-shot speed; Instant video response; Huge very sharp EVF; Blackout free...

Autofocus misses near light sources; Dynamic-range below competitors; Below average color accuracy; EVF is not Exposure Priority; Complex menu system; Flex on LCD hinge; Difficult to press left shoulder buttons; Quite bulky & heavy; Very expensive

For most people, the features, capabilities and options available with the Olympus OM-D E-M1X will be overkill. However, there will be features on this camera that some people simply need, that can't be found on other cameras.

Innovative new features - LiveND; Excellent colour reproduction; Extended battery life; Larger 0.825x EVF; Fast continuous shooting; CINE4K video recording; Impressive image stabilisation; Multiple power options; Weather sealing

Suprisingly still only a 3inch screen; 2360K dots EVF (others are higher resolution); Large size; and weight will not be to everyone's liking; Menu system could be improved

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Superb build quality and ergonomics make the camera a joy to shoot with; Excellent JPEG output with well-judged exposure and attractive colour; Incredibly effective in-body stabilisation keeps images sharp; Very effective continuous autofocus and subject detection; Huge range of useful additional...

Bulky body; Lower high-ISO image quality than larger-sensor peers; Restricted top-quality telephoto lens range; Bulky body; Lower high-ISO image quality than larger-sensor peers; Restricted top-quality telephoto lens range

Before the world came to an abrupt stop, I was able to get my hands on a camera that I’d been curious about for a while. Last year, 2019, had a packed release/announcement schedule for cameras, it was easy to miss some true gems.

The OM-D E-M1X is a fantastic camera for those who like to shoot sports, wildlife and action. But at this price, it's certainly in niche territory.

Up to 60fps burst shooting; Fantastic battery life; Great handling;

Small sensor; Limited range of high quality telephoto lenses; Expensive;

The E-M1X is the only twin-grip Four Thirds camera on the market squarely aimed at pros - it's large, fast and tough-built. But its price tag puts it in a tricky position, as plenty of other larger-sensor cameras can be had for considerably-less coinage - many even offer more reliable AF.

Current Micro Four Thirds shooters who want a twin grip camera to photograph fast-moving subjects.;

Anyone not already heavily-invested in Micro Four Thirds glass. Those seeking a small, light camera.;