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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82 Imaging
53 Features
77 Overall
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Released February 2022
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was introduced 6 years later than the E-M10 II and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the OM System OM-1 scores vs the E-M10 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Olympus E-M10 II

					

					

						
 OM System OM-1 E-M10 II 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022August 2015Fresher by 79 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the OM System OM-1

					

					

						
 E-M10 II OM System OM-1 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M10 II

					

					

						
 OM System OM-1 E-M10 II 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The OM System OM-1 has physical dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") and a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 II has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the OM System OM-1 against the E-M10 II.
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and E-M10 II is 65 and 82 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-1 and E-M10 II.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the OM System OM-1 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher OM System OM-1 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

						OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
77
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
71
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Street photography with OM System OM-1
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
77
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 weather proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
82
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-1 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography features
81
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery power (520 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
66
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
78
 great battery power (520 CIPA)
 weather proof
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
73
 boasts focus via touch
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography factors
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery power (520 shots)
 two card slots
79
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
78
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
35
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M10 II
 OM System OM-1Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type OM System OM-1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2022-02-15 2015-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images    
Lowest boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1053 81
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 599g (1.32 lb) 390g (0.86 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 842
Other
Battery life 520 images 320 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLX-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,199 $499