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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70

OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Introduced February 2022
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Lets look much closer at the OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M10 IV, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was released 19 months after the E-M10 IV which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the OM System OM-1 grades versus the E-M10 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 OM System OM-1 E-M10 IV 
RevealedFebruary 2022August 2020Newer by 19 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

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

 E-M10 IV OM System OM-1 

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

 OM System OM-1 E-M10 IV 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The OM System OM-1 has got physical measurements of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 IV has dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the OM System OM-1 versus the E-M10 IV.

OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and E-M10 IV is 65 and 81 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

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

Generally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the OM System OM-1 and E-M10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photos though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer OM System OM-1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography info
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
77
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography factors
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography information
78
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
84
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography highlights
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (520 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
82
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Vlogging camera
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
78
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M10 IV
 OM System OM-1Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model OM System OM-1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-02-15 2020-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 121
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting 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 diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 8.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 grams (1.32 pounds) 383 grams (0.84 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 images 360 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLX-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $2,199 $699