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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 II was released 5 months prior to the PEN-F and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the E-M10 II grades versus the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 II PEN-F 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M10 II

 PEN-F E-M10 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 II PEN-F 
LaunchedAugust 2015January 2016Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II provides physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M10 II and the PEN-F.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and PEN-F is 82 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 II and PEN-F.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus PEN-F to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
83
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Sports photography with Olympus PEN-F
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
not so great battery (330 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography information
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
73
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
75
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography information
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Vlogging details
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging details
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
78
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN-F
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN-F
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2016-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k 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 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 74
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.4
DXO Low light score 842 894
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $499 $1,000