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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was introduced 4 years later than the PEN-F and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV scores against the PEN-F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 IV PEN-F 
AnnouncedAugust 2020January 2016More recent by 56 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 PEN-F E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 IV PEN-F 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the PEN-F.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and PEN-F is 81 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and PEN-F.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of files but you should always factor the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Street photography with Olympus PEN-F
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography features
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography features
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography factors
84
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
75
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography details
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
78
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN-F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2016-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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 Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 pounds) 427g (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $699 $1,000