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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 II

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

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

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 II, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the E-M10 II (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 was unveiled 22 months earlier than the E-M10 II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1 grades vs the E-M10 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M1 E-M10 II 

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

 E-M10 II E-M1 
ReleasedAugust 2015October 2013More modern by 22 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

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

 E-M1 E-M10 II 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 comes with exterior dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M10 II has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 vs the E-M10 II.

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

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and E-M10 II is 71 and 82 respectively.

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

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

Typically, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and E-M10 II.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography features
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
72
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography features
Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather proof
lighter than average (497 grams)
great ISO range (25,600)
83
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Travel photography factors
Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography factors
65
lighter than average (497g)
weather proof
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
bad battery power (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography highlights
73
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging advice
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
lighter than average (497g)
screen is not selfie friendly
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of mic jack
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus E-M10 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus E-M10 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus OM-D E-M10 II
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-10-28 2015-08-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePIC VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.80 m (ISO 100)
Flash modes Flash Auto, 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 390 gr (0.86 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 73
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 757 842
Other
Battery life 350 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $799 $499