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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Replacement is Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M5
  • New Model is Olympus E-M5 III
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the E-M5 II (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was released 10 months earlier than the E-M5 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-M10 matches up against the E-M5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-M5 II

 E-M10 E-M5 II 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus E-M10

 E-M5 II E-M10 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015March 2014Newer by 10 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M5 II

 E-M10 E-M5 II 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1037k1037kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 comes with outer measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has specifications of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M5 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 versus the E-M5 II.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and E-M5 II is 82 and 80 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specifications. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and E-M5 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Portrait photography camera
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
72
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography factors
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (396 grams)
82
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Sports photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (310 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-M5 II as a Travel photography camera
67
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
weather sealing
supports touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M5 II
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
low battery life (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging information
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging information
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (396g)
82
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M5 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus OM-D E-M5 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-18 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 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 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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) Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 469 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light score 884 896
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 310 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BLN-1
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 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $699