Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.