Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-M10 IV, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was announced 7 years earlier than the E-M10 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M10 matches up versus the E-M10 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 comes with external dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-M10 IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 compared to the E-M10 IV.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and E-M10 IV is 82 and 81 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and E-M10 IV.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M10 IV to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.