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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
65
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Announced October 2013
  • Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-M1 was released 10 months later than the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 grades versus the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 E-M1 XZ-10 
ReleasedOctober 2013January 2013More recent by 10 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus E-M1

 XZ-10 E-M1 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus XZ-10

 E-M1 XZ-10 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M1 vs the XZ-10.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and XZ-10 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and XZ-10.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
lighter than average (497 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Sports photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography details
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (350 CIPA)
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
65
lighter than average (497 grams)
environment proof
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
low battery (350 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (221g)
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
low battery (350 per charge)
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging information
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
lighter than average (497 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
35
decently wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (221 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-10-28 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 pounds) 221 grams (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 240 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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