Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 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
- Launched August 2020
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
(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

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).

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.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-P5
E-M10 IV | E-P5 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | October 2013 | More recent by 84 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
E-P5 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-P5
E-M10 IV | E-P5 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Olympus PEN E-P5 | |
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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 |