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Olympus Air A01 Review | 108 Data compared

Avg. price:~£190Sensor size:four thirdsWeight:147 gBattery life (CIPA):320 shots

Olympus Air A01 Review: Compare 108 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

5.3

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best cameras on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 55% of models
Score components

90%

5.1

Technical score

10%

7.1

User score

▲Better than 55% of cameras
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components

28%

5.9

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

6.0

Display & Design

8%

4.5

Battery & Power

7%

5.2

Connectivity & Storage

▲Better than 53% of cameras
7.1

User score

User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 87 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▼Worse than 94% of cameras
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Technical Specifications of camera Olympus Air A01

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Cameras category across these key areas: Sensor & Image, Photo Features, Video & Audio, Display & Design, Battery & Power, Connectivity & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare cameras based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 53% of models
Score components:

28%

5.9

Sensor & Image

25%

4.7

Photo Features

18%

4.0

Video & Audio

14%

6.0

Display & Design

8%

4.5

Battery & Power

7%

5.2

Connectivity & Storage

5.1
User score
User score
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 94% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 87 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.1
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 66% of models
Popularity:
Olympus Air A01 has a popularity score of 6.8, which is higher than 66.5% of cameras.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 71% of models
Score components:

60%

5.3

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

6.6
Sensor size
four thirds
Sensor size
four thirds
▲ Better than 49% of models
This camera uses a sensor classified as four thirds; it is larger than the sensor in 49% of cameras and the same size as the sensor in 8.1% of cameras.
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
Main camera megapixels
16 MP
▼ Worse than 62% of models
This camera has a sensor resolution of 16 MP, which is lower than that of 61.9% of cameras and equal to that of 10.1% of cameras.
Main camera pixel size
3.76 µm
Main camera pixel size
3.76 µm
▲ Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
This camera has sensor pixels measuring 3.76 µm, which are larger than those in 55.4% of cameras and the same size as those in 5.3% of cameras.
Base ISO
200
Base ISO
200
▲ Better than 85% of models
Market range: <80 – >200
This camera has a base ISO of 200 which is higher than that of 84.7% of cameras and equal to that of 13.9% of cameras.
Max ISO
ISO 12800 ISO
Max ISO
ISO 12,800
▲ Better than 54% of models
This camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, which is higher than that of 54.4% of cameras and equal to that of 18.8% of cameras.
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Lens mount
Micro Four Thirds
Built-in focus motor
no
Built-in focus motor
no
▼ Worse than 11% of models
This camera does not have a built-in focus motor. 11% of cameras have a built-in focus motor.
N. of focus points
81
N. of focus points
81
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <9 – >399
This camera has 81 focus points, more than the number offered by 72.9% of cameras and equal to the number offered by 1% of cameras.
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
Phase-detection autofocus (photos)
no
▼ Worse than 37% of models
This camera does not support phase-detection autofocus for photos. 37.5% of cameras support phase-detection autofocus for photos.
AF tracking
yes
AF tracking
yes
▲ Better than 12% of models
This camera supports AF tracking. This feature is available on 88% of cameras.
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Max video resolution
1920 px
Max video resolution
1920 px
▲ Better than 29% of models
This camera supports 1920 px video recording which is higher quality than that of 28.7% of cameras and equal to that of 47.1% of cameras.
Video bitrate
24 Mbps
Video bitrate
24 Mbps
▼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
This camera has a video bitrate of 24 Mbps which is lower than that of 62.5% of cameras and equal to that of 7% of cameras.
Video bit depth
8 bit
Video bit depth
8 bit
▼ Worse than 12% of models
This camera supports video at 8 bit, a bit depth higher than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 80.6% of cameras.
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
Video chroma subsampling
4:2:0
▼ Worse than 22% of models
This camera supports 4:2:0 video chroma subsampling which is more advanced than that of 7.8% of cameras and equal to that of 69.9% of cameras.
Video codecs
H.264
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Type
mirrorless
Weight
147 g
Weight
147 g
▲ Better than 89% of models
Market range: <142 g – >812 g
This camera weighs 147 g which is lighter than 88.6% of cameras and equal to the weight of 0.2% of cameras.
Width
57 mm
Width
57 mm
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
This camera has a width of 57 mm which is narrower than 99.8% of cameras.
Height
57.1 mm
Height
57.1 mm
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
This camera has a height of 57.1 mm which is shorter than 90.7% of cameras.
Thickness
44 mm
Thickness
44 mm
▲ Better than 52% of models
Market range: <21.9 mm – >92 mm
This camera has a thickness of 44 mm which is thinner than 52.4% of cameras and equal to that of 0.2% of cameras.
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Battery life (CIPA)
320 shots
Battery life (CIPA)
320 shots
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Market range: <210 shots – >700 shots
This camera has a CIPA-rated battery life of 320 shots, which is shorter than that of 52.4% of cameras and equal to that of 2.3% of cameras.
Battery capacity
?
Removable battery
no
Removable battery
no
▼ Worse than 99% of models
This camera lacks a removable battery, while 98.8% of cameras include one.
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
USB Power Delivery (PD)
no
▼ Worse than 10% of models
This camera does not support USB Power Delivery. 10.1% of cameras support USB Power Delivery.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 52% of models
This camera supports Wi-Fi. This feature is available on 47.8% of cameras.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
▲ Better than 54% of models
This camera uses Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) which is newer than that of 54.2% of cameras and equal to that of 35.6% of cameras.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
▲ Better than 77% of models
This camera has Bluetooth. 22.6% of cameras support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
4
Bluetooth version
4
▲ Better than 78% of models
This camera supports Bluetooth version 4 which is newer than that supported by 77.9% of cameras and equal to that of 1.4% of cameras.
USB Type-C
no
USB Type-C
no
▼ Worse than 15% of models
This camera does not include USB Type-C. 14.6% of cameras use USB-C.
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Olympus Air A01 vs the average camera

246810TotalDisplay & DesignSensor & ImagePhoto FeaturesVideo & AudioBattery & PowerConnectivity & Storage
  • Human eye AF
    Eye detection AF (human)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • 248 g lighter
    Weight
    147 g
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (147 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    147 g vs 395 g
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • 58 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    81
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (81 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    81 vs 23
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via OI.Share
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • 62.9 mm narrower
    Width
    57 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (57 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    57 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 248 g lighter
    Weight
    147 g
    ▲ Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <142 g – >812 g
    This camera is lighter than the average camera (147 g vs 395 g). The average camera weighs 395 g.
    147 g vs 395 g
  • 62.9 mm narrower
    Width
    57 mm
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <96 mm – >142.6 mm
    This camera is narrower than the average camera (57 mm vs 119.9 mm). The average camera has a width of 119.9 mm.
    57 mm vs 119.9 mm
  • 16.8 mm shorter body
    Height
    57.1 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <57.6 mm – >105.8 mm
    This camera is shorter than the average camera (57.1 mm vs 73.9 mm). The average camera has a height of 73.9 mm.
    57.1 mm vs 73.9 mm
  • 6,400 ISO higher maximum sensitivity limit
    Max ISO
    12,800 ISO
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    Market range: <1.6k ISO – >40k ISO
    This camera has a higher maximum sensitivity than the average camera (12800 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average camera reaches a maximum sensitivity of 6400 ISO.
    12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • 100 higher base ISO
    Base ISO
    200
    ▲ Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <80 – >200
    This camera has a higher base ISO than the average camera (200 vs 100). The average camera has a base ISO of 100.
    200 vs 100
  • 2 newer
    Release date
    2015
    ▲ Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This camera is newer than the average camera (2015 vs 2013). The average camera was released in 2013.
    March 2015
    2,015 vs 2,013
  • 0.42 µm larger sensor pixels
    Main camera pixel size
    3.76 µm
    ▲ Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1.33 µm – >5.94 µm
    This camera has larger sensor pixels than the average camera (3.8 µm vs 3.34 µm). The average sensor pixel size is 3.34 µm.
    3.76 µm vs 3.34 µm
  • Human eye AF
    Eye detection AF (human)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This camera supports human eye-detection AF, the average camera does not.
  • 58 more AF points
    N. of focus points
    81
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <9 – >399
    This camera has more focus points than the average camera (81 vs 23). The average camera offers 23 focus points.
    81 vs 23
  • Lossless compressed RAW
    Lossless compressed RAW
    yes
    ▲ Better than 72% of models
    This camera supports lossless compressed RAW, while the average camera does not.
    Lossless RAW capture is supported.
  • Has Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This camera supports Bluetooth, the average camera does not. 22.7% of cameras support Bluetooth.
  • Supports Wi-Fi connectivity
    Wi-Fi connectivity
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This camera supports Wi-Fi, the average camera does not. 47.8% of cameras support Wi-Fi.
  • Smartphone remote control
    Smartphone remote control
    yes
    ▲ Better than 54% of models
    This camera supports smartphone remote control, the average camera does not. 46.2% of cameras support smartphone remote control.
    via OI.Share
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    ▲ Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    four thirds
    ▲ Better than 49% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (four thirds vs APS-C).
    four thirds vs APS-C
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -2
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-2 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -2 vs -4
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.
  • 12.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the camera.
    When it matters
    When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Olympus Air A01
    the average camera
    Olympus Air A01 has a lower user score than the average camera (7.11 vs 8.000).
    7.11 vs 8
  • No hot shoe
    Hot shoe
    no
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models
    This camera does not have a hot shoe, the average camera does.
  • No flash
    Flash
    no
    ▼ Worse than 74% of models
    This camera does not have a built-in flash, the average camera does. 73.4% of cameras have a flash.
  • Lacks HDR mode
    HDR mode
    no
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    This camera does not support HDR mode, the average camera does. 55.1% of cameras include HDR mode.
  • Lower RAW bit depth
    RAW bit depth
    12-bit
    ▲ Better than 36% of models
    This camera supports lower RAW bit depth than the average camera (12-bit vs 14-bit). The average camera supports 14-bit RAW capture.
    12-bit vs 14-bit
  • Smaller sensor
    Sensor size
    four thirds
    ▲ Better than 49% of models
    This camera has a smaller sensor than the average camera (four thirds vs APS-C).
    four thirds vs APS-C
  • Lower sensor resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    16 MP
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    This camera has a lower sensor resolution than the average camera (16 MP vs 16.2 MP). The average camera has a sensor resolution of 16.2 MP.
    16 MP vs 16.2 MP
  • 2 points lower DxOMark sensor score
    DxOMark sensor score
    71 points
    ▼ Worse than 55% of models
    Market range: <52 points – >94 points
    This camera has a lower DxOMark sensor score than the average camera (71 points vs 73 points). The average camera has a DxOMark sensor score of 73 points.
    71 points vs 73 points
  • Worse low-light autofocus
    AF low-light sensitivity
    -2
    ▲ Better than 46% of models
    Market range: <-5 – >1
    This camera has a worse low-light AF sensitivity than the average camera (-2 EV vs -4 EV). The average camera reaches a low-light AF sensitivity of -4 EV.
    -2 vs -4
  • 26 s shorter maximum exposure
    Longest shutter speed
    4 s
    ▼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <4 s – >1.8k s
    This camera supports a shorter maximum exposure than the average camera (4 s s vs 30 s s). The average camera supports a longest shutter speed of 30 s s.
    4 s vs 30 s
  • 6 Mbps lower video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    24 Mbps
    ▼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <12 Mbps – >237 Mbps
    This camera has a lower video bitrate than the average camera (24 Mbps vs 30 Mbps). The average camera records at 30 Mbps.
    24 Mbps vs 30 Mbps
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    ▼ Worse than 99% of models
    This camera does not have a removable battery, while the average camera does.
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    ▼ Worse than 79% of models
    This camera does not support HDMI output, the average camera does. 78.7% of cameras support HDMI output.

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28/10/2016
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Third-party reviews

Based on 87 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Olympus Air A01

  • Extremely compact and lightweight design for high portability
  • Compatible with a wide range of Micro Four Thirds lenses
  • High image quality comparable to standalone mirrorless cameras
  • Silent electronic shutter (1/16000s) ideal for candid photography
  • Fast autofocus and 10fps burst shooting capability
  • Innovative 'Open Platform' design allowing for custom apps and hacking

What we don't like about Olympus Air A01

  • Lacks in-body image stabilization (IBIS), leading to shaky handheld shots
  • Frequent wireless connectivity lag and occasional app instability
  • Non-removable internal battery with limited life (approx. 320 shots)
  • Poor ergonomics, especially when used with larger, heavier lenses
  • Difficult access to the microSD card slot and charging port
  • Limited video features, capped at 1080p/30fps with no manual controls
  • Dependency on a smartphone for most controls and live view

Verdict

The Olympus Air A01 is a compact, lens-style Micro Four Thirds camera featuring a 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor and the TruePic VII image processor. Designed to be operated via smartphone through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, it boasts a fast 1/16000s electronic shutter, 10 fps burst shooting, and compatibility with the full range of MFT lenses. Its main strengths are its extreme portability, open-source API for developers, and high image quality in a modular form factor. However, it suffers from a lack of physical controls, occasional wireless connectivity lag, and no built-in flash or image stabilisation.

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