Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN E-P5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Olympus E-P5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.