Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced August 2020
- Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Introduced August 2010

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and G10 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 IV was released 10 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the G10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic G10
E-M10 IV | G10 | |||
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Introduced | August 2020 | ![]() | August 2010 | More recent by 122 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
G10 | E-M10 IV |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic G10
E-M10 IV | G10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 IV features exterior measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G10 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic G10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the G10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and G10 is 81 and 72 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and G10.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to render more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 IV provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-08-04 | 2010-08-09 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 202 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.7 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) | 11.00 m |
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, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 383 gr (0.84 lbs) | 388 gr (0.86 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 380 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $699 | $550 |