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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
Portability
87 Imaging
52 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 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
  • Released August 2020
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GX7
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 Overview

Following is a extended review of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and GX1 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was unveiled 8 years after the GX1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-M10 IV scores versus the GX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic GX1

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV GX1 
ReleasedAugust 2020February 2012More modern by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

		

		

			
 GX1 E-M10 IV 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX1

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV GX1 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV has 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) whilst the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic GX1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 IV compared to the GX1.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 IV and GX1 is 81 and 87 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and GX1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
77
 focusing manually
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
71
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
84
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 features focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
70
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography info
Panasonic GX1 Sports photography info
72
 silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 no phase detect AF
47
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (300 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
Panasonic GX1 Travel photography features
84
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
65
 offers focus by touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 bad battery (300 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
82
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
62
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery (300 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
Vlogging with Panasonic GX1
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lack of microphone port
32
 touch screen
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic GX1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic GX1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-08-04 2012-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 160
RAW photos    
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 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    
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 318g (0.70 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 703
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 300 photographs
Form 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 shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $228