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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 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
  • Announced August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus 1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and 1 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and 1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M10 IV was launched 6 years after the 1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades against the 1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus 1

 E-M10 IV 1 
RevealedAugust 2020November 2013More modern by 82 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 1 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus 1

 E-M10 IV 1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outer measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus 1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the 1.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and 1 is 81 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 IV and 1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M10 IV will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography features
Olympus 1 Portrait photography features
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
48
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography features
Olympus 1 Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Olympus 1 Sports photography info
72
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
84
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
61
good battery power (410 shots)
features focus by touch
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
Olympus 1 Landscape photography features
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
49
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Olympus 1
78
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus 1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus Stylus 1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus Stylus 1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-08-04 2013-11-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 25
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 402g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 360 images 410 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $699 $700