Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed August 2015
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
- New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Sony E Mount
- 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
- Revealed July 2021

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

The E-M10 II was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZV-E10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M10 II matches up vs the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II & Sony ZV-E10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery & Sony ZV-E10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Sony ZV-E10
E-M10 II | ZV-E10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-M10 II
ZV-E10 | E-M10 II | |||
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Revealed | July 2021 | ![]() | August 2015 | More modern by 72 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony ZV-E10
E-M10 II | ZV-E10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 II comes with exterior dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II and Sony ZV-E10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the ZV-E10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and ZV-E10 is 82 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and ZV-E10.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 II because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony ZV-E10 will deliver more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony ZV-E10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Sony |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Sony ZV-E10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2021-07-30 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 107 | 150 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lbs) | 343 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 440 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $499 | $699 |