Clicky

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 III
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
  • Introduced August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 III
Jaw-Dropping Space Capture Exposes Earth's Mesmerizing Golden Luminescence

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-M10 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and E-M10 II (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

AI-made Images of Food Appear More Delicious Than Real Photos

The E-M1 II was launched 14 months later than the E-M10 II which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1 II scores vs the E-M10 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Sony Japan Introduces 5G Transmitter for Alpha Cameras
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-M1 II E-M10 II 
IntroducedSeptember 2016August 2015Fresher by 14 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-M1 II

 E-M10 II E-M1 II 
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-M10 II

 E-M1 II E-M10 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 II provides external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 II has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1 II versus Olympus E-M10 II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II vs the E-M10 II.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and E-M10 II is 68 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The graphic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and E-M10 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M1 II to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Kodak's Tri-X Black-and-White Film Now 30% Cheaper

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
C500 Mark II gets new Cinema RAW Light modes from Canon

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Street photography details
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography details
78
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
Photographer Triumphs in Lawsuit Over Creative Commons Image Rights

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 shots)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography advice
72
lighter than competition in class (574g)
weather sealing
features focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
73
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
Leica to Release Innovative Hybrid Medium Format Camera in 2 Years

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 II Vlogging information
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging information
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (574 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic port
OM System OM-1 Set to Enhance Autofocus

Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Olympus E-M10 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-09-19 2015-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 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 60.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 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
WB 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 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MOV, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 574 grams (1.27 lbs) 390 grams (0.86 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 12.5
DXO Low light score 1312 842
Other
Battery life 350 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-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 SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,700 $499