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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 II
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 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
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus PEN-F, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was launched 22 months earlier than the PEN-F which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-M10 scores against the PEN-F with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 PEN-F 

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M10

 PEN-F E-M10 
RevealedJanuary 2016March 2014More modern by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus PEN-F

 E-M10 PEN-F 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution1037k1037kExact same screen resolution
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 provides physical measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Olympus PEN-F has specifications of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

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

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 against the PEN-F.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and PEN-F is 82 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus PEN-F to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Portrait photography info
Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography info
71
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
75
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (396 grams)
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography info
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography info
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
no phase detect autofocus
67
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
terrible battery life (330 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Travel photography information
Olympus PEN-F Travel photography information
67
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than average (396g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
75
has focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10
Vlogging with Olympus PEN-F
33
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
heavier than average (396g)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus PEN-F
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus PEN-F
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-18 2016-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII TruePic VII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 81 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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) Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s -
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 396 grams (0.87 pounds) 427 grams (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 74
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 12.4
DXO Low light rating 884 894
Other
Battery life 320 images 330 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $600 $1,000