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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-M5
(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
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Renewed by Olympus E-M5 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-M5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-M5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was manufactured 8 years later than the E-M5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores vs the E-M5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-M5 
AnnouncedAugust 2020April 2012More recent by 101 months
Display resolution1040k610kSharper display (+430k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV E-M5 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys physical dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-M5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the E-M5.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E-M5 is 81 and 81 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and E-M5.
Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
71
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
84
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
82
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch to focus
 environment proofing
 above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography info
72
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking focus
 does not have phase detect autofocus
67
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography highlights
84
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
66
 environment proofing
 offers touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5
82
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging advice
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 missing microphone port
34
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-M5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus OM-D E-M5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-08-04 2012-04-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.58x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 425g (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $799