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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
80
Imaging
63
Features
88
Overall
73
OM System OM-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
52
Features
73
Overall
60

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

OM System OM-5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Announced October 2022
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and E-M10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was released 8 years later than the E-M10 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the OM System OM-5 scores vs the E-M10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-5 over the Olympus E-M10

 OM System OM-5 E-M10 
RevealedOctober 2022March 2014Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the OM System OM-5

 E-M10 OM System OM-5 

Common features in the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M10

 OM System OM-5 E-M10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The OM System OM-5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") with a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check out the OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the OM System OM-5 and the E-M10.

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and E-M10 is 80 and 82 respectively.

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the OM System OM-5 and E-M10.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the OM System OM-5 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger OM System OM-5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

OM System OM-5 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography information
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
71
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-5 Street photography info
Olympus E-M10 Street photography info
84
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
77
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (396g)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-5 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography details
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-5 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (310 CIPA)
67
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (396 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-5 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
low battery pack (310 shots)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-5 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
84
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than others (396 grams)
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OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M10
 OM System OM-5Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model OM System OM-5 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-10-26 2014-03-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 119 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.58x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 414g (0.91 lbs) 396g (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 884
Other
Battery life 310 images 320 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,200 $600