Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2020
- Old 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 April 2010
- Old Model is Olympus E-P1
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P3
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus E-P2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-P2 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 IV was launched 10 years after the E-P2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the E-P2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN E-P2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus E-P2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-P2
E-M10 IV | E-P2 | |||
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Released | August 2020 | April 2010 | More modern by 126 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
E-P2 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P2
E-M10 IV | E-P2 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus E-P2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the E-P2.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and E-P2 is 81 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and E-P2.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-M10 IV to show extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV should have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus PEN E-P2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus PEN E-P2 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2020-08-04 | 2010-04-22 |
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 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.7 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 383g (0.84 pounds) | 355g (0.78 pounds) |
Physical 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 Overall score | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 505 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photographs | 300 photographs |
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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $699 | $799 |