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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus XZ-1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was brought out 9 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the XZ-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 XZ-1

 E-M10 IV XZ-1 
ReleasedAugust 2020January 2011More modern by 116 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 XZ-1 E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV XZ-1 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV enjoys exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-M10 IV against the XZ-1.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and XZ-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.

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

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and XZ-1.

All in all, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M10 IV will provide extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography information
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography info
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (320 shots)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography details
84
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
62
great battery (320 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
54
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (320 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging features
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (275 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus XZ-1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus XZ-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-08-04 2011-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.7fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 275 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life 360 images 320 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $699 $567