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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-3
Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E-M10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-1 was brought out 11 years earlier than the E-M10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-1 matches up vs the E-M10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus E-M10

 E-1 E-M10 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-1

 E-M10 E-1 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2003Fresher by 125 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1037k134kCrisper display (+903k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-M10

 E-1 E-M10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 has exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 has proportions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-1 vs the E-M10.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and E-M10 is 59 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and E-M10.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 to show greater detail having its extra 11MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
46
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
MP count low (5MP)
71
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (396g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M10 Sports photography information
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (5MP)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography information
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
47
lighter than average in class (735 grams)
weather sealing
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (5 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (396g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
46
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
screen is small (1.8")
does not have liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (5 megapixels)
no Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't shoot video
33
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (396 grams)
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-M10
 Olympus E-1Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-1 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Class Pro DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2003-11-29 2014-03-18
Body design Large SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 1.8" 3"
Screen resolution 134k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye 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)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735 gr (1.62 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 320 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,700 $600