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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released March 2014
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 II
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus E-M10, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the E-M10 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was released 4 months before the E-M10 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1 grades versus the E-M10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M1 E-M10 

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

 E-M10 E-M1 

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

 E-M1 E-M10 
ReleasedOctober 2013March 2014Same generation
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution1037k1037kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 has dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus E-M10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1 vs the E-M10.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and E-M10 is 71 and 82 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 and E-M10.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account.

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

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

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography information
Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (497g)
good ISO range (25,600)
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (350 per charge)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-M10 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than competitors (497 grams)
environment proofing
features touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery life (350 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
67
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
73
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery life (350 shots)
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M10 Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than competitors (497g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
33
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competition (396 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus OM-D E-M10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus OM-D E-M10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-10-28 2014-03-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePIC VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.58x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO100)
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), 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)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lbs) 396 grams (0.87 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 72
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.3
DXO Low light rating 757 884
Other
Battery life 350 images 320 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at release $799 $600