Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
- Released August 2020
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released July 2009
- Later Model is Olympus E-P2
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Below is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-P1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).
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The E-M10 IV was introduced 11 years later than the E-P1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 IV matches up vs the E-P1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN E-P1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-P1
E-M10 IV | E-P1 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 135 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
E-P1 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P1
E-M10 IV | E-P1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys external measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus E-P1 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the E-P1.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and E-P1 is 81 and 86 respectively.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and E-P1.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus E-M10 IV to show more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M10-IV-vs-Olympus-PEN-E-P1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-08-04 | 2009-07-29 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.7fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 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, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250s | 1/180s |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 383 gr (0.84 lbs) | 355 gr (0.78 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | 300 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $699 | $182 |