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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
81 Imaging
62 Features
83 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88 Imaging
55 Features
86 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 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
  • Announced August 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Released May 2020
  • Later Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony ZV-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The image resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 IV was released 3 months after the ZV-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M10 IV grades against the ZV-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV ZV-1 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 ZV-1 E-M10 IV 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M10 IV ZV-1 
ReleasedAugust 2020May 2020Similar generation
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 IV provides 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) and the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera and 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 use at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the ZV-1.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and ZV-1 is 81 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and ZV-1.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV offers the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler.
	
			Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography details
77
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
73
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
Sony ZV-1 Street photography factors
84
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
85
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1
72
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 lack of phase detect autofocus
71
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (24.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography features
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography features
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
81
 lighter than competition in class (294 grams)
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 quite wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 not so great battery pack (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
82
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
70
 manual focus
 quite wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (1")
 supports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
78
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 no mic support
86
 quite wide (24mm)
 great maximum aperture (f1.8)
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone support
 lighter than competition in class (294g)
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Sony ZV-1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVSony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Sony
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Sony ZV-1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-08-04 2020-05-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 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 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 121 315
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
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) no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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) 294g (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at release $699 $750