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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 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
  • Launched August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Introduced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was announced 6 years later than the E-P5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades against the E-P5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-P5

 E-M10 IV E-P5 
IntroducedAugust 2020October 2013More recent by 84 months
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 E-P5 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P5

 E-M10 IV E-P5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P5 has specifications of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the E-P5.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E-P5 is 81 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and E-P5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M10 IV will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (420g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography information
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-P5 as a Travel photography camera
84
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
68
features focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography details
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Olympus E-P5 Vlogging features
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
33
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (420 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus PEN E-P5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2013-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options 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 (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 420 gr (0.93 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 895
Other
Battery life 360 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $699 $389