Robust build and great handling; Very effective image stabilisation; Super responsive and very fast autofocus; Great 4K video quality;

Small sensor not always ideal ; Better viewfinders on some cheaper cameras; No status LCD on the top plate; Very 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

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.;

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...

Andy Westlake investigates Olympus’s innovative new flagship camera: a pro-focused, rapid-shooting Micro Four Thirds powerhouse

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

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.

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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Tired of lugging a huge DSLR and massive glass around stadiums, arenas, racetracks, and remote locations Wish you could ditch the monopod and shoot handheld all day Hate having to decide whether or not to grab your camera's bulky rain gear Come meet the Olympus OM-D E-M1X .

Class-leading image stabilization; Toughest pro camera on the market today; Fast AF; Hand-held High Res Shot & Live ND work great; Strong image quality in good/great lighting; Excellent battery life and fast in-camera charging; Wonderful ergonomics; No fatigue after long shoots; Best Olympus video...

Image sensor not great with recovering shadows or higher ISOs; We'd like to see Olympus upgrade their displays; Its fastest burst shooting modes don't include full-time AF; Experienced a few AF bugs; Sensor dust was an issue despite the Super Sonic Wave Filter; Missing touch-and-drag AF when using...

There's no doubt the Olympus OM-D E-M1X is a tough, confident and capable camera, with a wealth of unique features that make it stand out in the crowd. It has the best built-in image stabilisation of any camera I've tested, allowing you to handhold stills that would normally require a tripod or film...

There are just some things that seem to be mutually exclusive. Night and day, power and portability, complexity and reliability. So when someone comes up with a way to bring opposites together, it's almost always regarded as nothing short of genius.