Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus PEN-F
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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M10
PEN-F | E-M10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | March 2014 | More modern by 22 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus PEN-F
E-M10 | PEN-F | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Exact 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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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 |