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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs

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
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Updated by Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-P1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P2
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are built by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and E-P1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was announced 6 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 II grades versus the E-P1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-P1

 E-M10 II E-P1 
LaunchedAugust 2015July 2009More modern by 74 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-P1 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P1

 E-M10 II E-P1 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 II has outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has sizing of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 II versus the E-P1.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and E-P1 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and E-P1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-M10 II to render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 II provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Olympus E-P1 Street photography features
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P1 as a Sports photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Olympus E-P1 Travel photography info
73
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
43
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (300 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
low battery life (300 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging highlights
Olympus E-P1 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-P1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-P1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-P1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-25 2009-07-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
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 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 355 gr (0.78 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 55
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 21.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 10.4
DXO Low light score 842 536
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 300 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLS-1
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $499 $182