I am a former Sony A7 user and got out of Sony because I didn't like the ergos and menus. Everything else was great - IQ, color, etc. I've always been a Leica user and have a few Ms. I have been an on again, off again m4/3 user (Oly in particular) and finally just realized I love the system. Small, weather sealed, well made, great lenses. The OM-1 has great IS, a good viewfinder, and is and absolute rock start for birds, sports, etc. Plus it's got tons of processing options - emulations, etc.
No doubt about it, the M11 sensor (or other similar sensors from Sony) are simply better from a pure IQ perspective than the 20.4 MP Oly OM-1 sensor. BUT, truth is I get some of my best pics using the OM-1 and its IQ is good enough for most anything. MPs are overrated. I do find the dynamic range of my M11 is better, but the OM files are solid and with the high res mode you can get great detail.
You asked about high ISO and I will say that the Oly starts to really fall apart beyond ISO 6400. The M11 is good beyond that. But how much do you really need? I have been very happy with the OM-1 sensor output and don't plan on switching out again. I have had literally every brand of camera and I've finally settled on Leica M and Oly (well, and I collect film gear).
I am a former Sony A7 user and got out of Sony because I didn't like the ergos and menus. Everything else was great - IQ, color, etc. I've always been a Leica user and have a few Ms. I have been an on again, off again m4/3 user (Oly in particular) and finally just realized I love the system. Small, weather sealed, well made, great lenses. The OM-1 has great IS, a good viewfinder, and is and absolute rock start for birds, sports, etc. Plus it's got tons of processing options - emulations, etc.
No doubt about it, the M11 sensor (or other similar sensors from Sony) are simply better from a pure IQ perspective than the 20.4 MP Oly OM-1 sensor. BUT, truth is I get some of my best pics using the OM-1 and its IQ is good enough for most anything. MPs are overrated. I do find the dynamic range my M11, is better, but the OM files are solid and with the high res mode you can get great detail.
You asked about high ISO and I will say that the Oly starts to really fall apart beyond ISO 6400. The M11 is good beyond that. But how much do you really need? I have been very happy with the OM-1 sensor output and don't plan on switching out again. I have had literally every brand of camera and I've finally settled on Leica M and Oly (well, and I collect film gear).
Aug 03, 2025 at 04:40 PM
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