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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Samsung NX5 front
Portability
80
Imaging
55
Features
50
Overall
53

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Samsung NX5
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 499g - 123 x 87 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2010
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Samsung NX5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and NX5 (15MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and NX5 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 IV was announced 10 years later than the NX5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-M10 IV matches up against the NX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Samsung NX5

 E-M10 IV NX5 
AnnouncedAugust 2020June 2010More recent by 124 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX5 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 NX5 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX5

 E-M10 IV NX5 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV offers exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Samsung NX5 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Samsung NX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 IV versus the NX5.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and NX5 is 81 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and NX5.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 IV with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus E-M10 IV will deliver extra detail with its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX5 Portrait photography factors
77
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
73
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography advice
Samsung NX5 Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
60
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Samsung NX5
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
no phase detect AF
52
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (400 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Travel photography with Samsung NX5
84
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
63
good battery (400 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (15MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Samsung NX5 Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Samsung NX mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging advice
Samsung NX5 Vlogging advice
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
24
comes with face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (499 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Samsung NX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Samsung NX5
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSamsung NX5
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Samsung NX5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-08-04 2010-06-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII DRIM Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3056
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 121 15
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Samsung NX
Number of lenses 107 32
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 11.00 m
Flash settings 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, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383g (0.84 lbs) 499g (1.10 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 123 x 87 x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $699 $499