Olympus E-M1 II vs Olympus E-M10 II

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).

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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.

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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).

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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.

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

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.