ECCO SW30 vs Olympus OM-D E-M1

ECCO SW30 Transparent

ECCO SW30 Transparent

ECCO
25 Overall Score
vs
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Olympus
68 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

ECCO SW30 Transparent

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

85 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews

Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the OM-D E-M1 as an exceptionally versatile and compact camera that excels in a wide range of shooting scenarios, from wildlife to street photography. Users love its robust build, ergonomic design, and the incredible 5-axis stabilization, though some note a learning curve with the complex menu system. A couple of long-term users remain highly satisfied after years of use, highlighting the camera's ability to produce beautiful prints up to 18x24 inches. The most common criticisms center on the challenging menu, a reported white balance issue causing a yellow tint in certain conditions, and the continuous autofocus needing refinement.

Pros
  • Compact and lightweight body
  • Excellent 5-axis image stabilization
  • Versatile for multiple shooting scenarios
  • Comfortable ergonomics and handling
  • Customizable controls
Cons
  • Complex menu system
  • White balance issues causing yellow tint
  • Continuous autofocus needs improvement
  • Learning curve for new users
👍 Build quality 5
👍 Image quality 7
👍 Image stabilization 3
👍 Ergonomics 5
👎 Menu system complexity 3
👎 White balance 1

Scores

Beginner
ECCO
46
Olympus
81
Sports Wildlife
ECCO
23
Olympus
69
Vlogging
ECCO
14
Olympus
67
Streaming
ECCO
17
Olympus
64
Travel
ECCO
23
Olympus
63
Wedding Events
ECCO
20
Olympus
63
Photography
ECCO
24
Olympus
61
Youtube
ECCO
14
Olympus
61
Video
ECCO
19
Olympus
55
Product Photography
ECCO
20
Olympus
55

Specifications

ECCO SW30Olympus OM-D E-M1
Sensor
Type—Live MOS
Size—micro-four-thirds
Megapixels—16.299999237060547 MP★
ISO Range—100★
Processor—TruePic VII
Autofocus
AF PointsNo data
118
AF Type—Contrast Detection: 81Phase Detection: 37
Eye AF—✓★
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)—10 fps★
Electronic Shutter—✓★
Video
Max Resolution—1080p★
1080p FPS—30 fps★
RAW Video—✓★
Codec—H.264, Motion JPEG
Display & EVF
Screen Size—3"★
Touchscreen—✓★
Articulating—✓★
EVF Resolution—2.4M dots★
Build
Weather Sealed—✓★
Weight0.45 kg0.44 kg★
Connectivity
Wi-Fi—✓★
Bluetooth—✓★
Hot Shoe—✓★

Pros & Cons

ECCO SW30 Transparent

  • Strong affordability (75th percentile)
  • Strong build (67th percentile)
  • Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average video (25th percentile)
  • Below average social proof (26th percentile)
  • Below average display (30th percentile)

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

  • Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong evf (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile

Pricing

ECCO SW30 Transparent

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Black

Verdict

★ Winner: Olympus OM-D E-M1

Scores 68 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 18 of 23 specs.

Olympus OM-D E-M1 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography

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