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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 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
  • Released August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-P2
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-P2

 E-M10 IV E-P2 
ReleasedAugust 2020April 2010More modern by 126 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper 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 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P2

 E-M10 IV E-P2 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography details
Olympus E-P2 Street photography details
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
Olympus E-P2 Travel photography features
84
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
43
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (300 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Olympus E-P2
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focusing
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P2
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN E-P2
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