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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
59

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
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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

 E-M5 E-M10 IV 

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
Photography Glossary

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