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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Launched November 2011
  • Updated by Olympus E-PM2
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was manufactured 2 years later than the E-PM1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-M10 matches up versus the E-PM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-PM1

 E-M10 E-PM1 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2011More recent by 29 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-M10

 E-PM1 E-M10 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PM1

 E-M10 E-PM1 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M10 has 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) whilst the Olympus E-PM1 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PM1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M10 vs the E-PM1.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and E-PM1 is 82 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and E-PM1.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PM1
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10
Street photography with Olympus E-PM1
77
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (396g)
75
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M10
Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
67
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
45
lack of Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PM1
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging details
33
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing mic support
heavier than others in class (396 grams)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-PM1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN E-PM1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus PEN E-PM1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-18 2011-11-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4032 x 3024
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 pounds) 265g (0.58 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 72 52
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 21.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 10.3
DXO Low light score 884 499
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 BLS-5
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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $600 $499