OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the OM System OM-5 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was launched 2 years later than the E-M10 IV and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the OM System OM-5 matches up versus the E-M10 IV for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for OM System OM-5 & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The complete galleries are available at OM System OM-5 Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 enjoys physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has proportions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Contrast the OM System OM-5 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the E-M10 IV.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and E-M10 IV is 80 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the OM System OM-5 and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The newer OM System OM-5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.