Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M5 II

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.