Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
- Launched March 2014
- Updated by Olympus E-M10 II
(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
- Revealed August 2020
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview
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).
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-M10 IV
E-M10 | E-M10 IV |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Olympus E-M10
E-M10 IV | E-M10 | |||
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Revealed | August 2020 | March 2014 | Newer by 77 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M10 IV
E-M10 | E-M10 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2014-03-18 | 2020-08-04 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 8.7 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO100) | 7.20 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) | Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 396g (0.87 pounds) | 383g (0.84 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") | 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 884 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | BLS-50 |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $600 | $699 |