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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 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
  • Released August 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M10 III
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
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M10 II was introduced 2 years after the XZ-10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the XZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus XZ-10

 E-M10 II XZ-10 
LaunchedAugust 2015January 2013More modern by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 XZ-10 E-M10 II 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus XZ-10

 E-M10 II XZ-10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II has outer measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 II vs the XZ-10.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and XZ-10 is 82 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and XZ-10.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M10 II will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography info
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
45
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography factors
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography highlights
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
73
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (221 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
53
you can focus manually
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
35
pretty wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-08-25 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO 100) -
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, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 lb) 221 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 240 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $499 $428