Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus OM-D E-M10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.