Name: OM-D E-M10
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 40311
Rating: 4.1 (38 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.3 / 5

The app is solid
the feature set is pretty awesome as well
XE2 feels so much more robust and well made

slightly pared down from its original design following an
only panasonic and Olympus in the game of M43 sensors
wobbly sensor will muck up the noise above

Sensor type: Live MOS
Image sensor format: Four Thirds
Sensor size: 17.3x13 mm
Effective pixels: 16 Mpx
Max resolution: 4608, 3456 px
Lens mount: Micro Four Thirds
Maximum aperture: 3.5
Autofocus: Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Screen size: 3.0 in
Touch screen: yes

Olympus OM-D E-M10 - Pros & Cons

The app is solid
the feature set is pretty awesome as well
XE2 feels so much more robust and well made
it works very well
attractive
well-priced package
slightly better color depth and dynamic range
the Color Depth and Dynamic range scores proved
combination extremely compact and easily fits in a jacket pocket
The lens was also very resistant to flare
sleek and reasonably priced
Video - Quality is good
Image quality is impressive with bright saturated colours and excellent levels of detail
the camera a very good hand-grip and feels very comfortable in the hand
making it easy to compare with other cameras
EM10 feels quite good in the hand
the screen is touch capable
great colors and very good high ISO output
the performance to be quite speedy
pairing is very simple
s a good number of white balance presets and customisable options
Colors are fairly accurate and focusing is good without too much lag
very compact and easy to carry around all day
camera that lets them use their MFT glass to take fine photographs
it worked very well with faces
solid and well-built
Realistic colors and excellent hue accuracy
solid camera at an outstanding budget-friendly price point
Excellent dynamic range for a Four Thirds sensor
connectivity fast and simple
responsive and crisp
more svelte
more responsive
excellent JPEG engine
Micro Four Thirds format was good enough for advanced users and pros
fast
efficient and courteous
exciting new compact system camera aimed firmly at keen photographers
everything is pretty straightforward
noise is very well controlled
Image quality is excellent for a cropped-sensor camera
overall build quality is solid but refined
image stabilisation system works very well indeed
always find a friendly welcome
a healthy number of customization options and produces high quality images
chroma noise is very well controlled
image quality was excellent
nifty and versatile camera
Light
fast and great image quality
small
lightweight
yet capable camera
It feels good
it looks good and it shoots well
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
inexpensive
and good quality
brilliant and fun to use
Battery life is good for around 320 shots from a full charge which
picture quality is excellent
automatic white balance delivers very good and consistent results throughout nearly the entire range of available ISOs
speedy focus and burst rate
image quality
speedy performance
and built-in EVF
keeping a strong focus on taking beautiful pictures
excellent
Those designs were very handy for photographers
compact design makes the Mark IV pretty easy to carry around
a comfortable
soft-but-solid grip
Photo quality is excellent
quick and easy to establish (and reestablish)
sequential shooting felt nice and speedy
light
portable and powerful -
incredibly lightweight and compact
it fits in nicely with the stylish design
Video quality is great in 4k and decent in FHD
impressive image quality and performs well even in low light
image quality is great
delivers impressive image quality and feels comfortable to use
fantastic dynamic range and good noise handling capability
great 4k video quality and decent
The automatic white balance delivers very good and consistent results throughout nearly the entire range
Dynamic range in video is good
JPEG output is much better because of the very finest details
extremely reliable and versatile camera to work with
better dynamic range and low light performance
better AF overall and improved handling
a reliable Micro Four Thirds camera that can deliver great results
IBIS is improved compared to mark 1
the AF worked perfectly
The skin tone is generally balanced and natural looking
steadier and more comfortable hand-holding
overall color and contrast of the images is well preserved
It also adjusts very fast to changing lighting conditions
extremely effective image stabilization also works while filming
it is good for about 4 stops
luxurious finish
good image quality and the extensive options all
image quality is very good
Panasonic also offers similarly well regarded lenses
a versatile focal range that covers everything from landscapes to portraits
great video output
amazing video stabilization and a host of good video-centric
consistently sharp images
full with fine details and very good contrast
top indent makes perfect sense
and handling was very good
plenty of fine details
good color rendition and respectable dynamic range
Modified and improved hand-gripping area design
The details are still well preserved and noise suppression is very good
Olympus EM10 IV is a nice camera to use
gorgeous retro looks and good all-around performance
Images up to 3200 are still great and contain lots of detail
camera is also ideal for those stepping up from smartphones
Olympus EM10 IV is very easy to hold and use
screen tilts and flips down on is made from metal and feels quite sturdy
The colors are beautiful and vibrant
Olympus colors are gorgeous
and the RAW files are easy to work with
The improved autofocus is also fantastic
Olympus EM10 IV is perfect to document everyday life
fast and easy focus
Simple controls and Easy to Use The controls
it really is easy to use
is easy to operate and takes great quality pictures
Great protection with no extra bulk
The color range is also good
output tonal range decreases continuously from initially almost perfect values with increasing sensitivity
a good camera is pretty much unmissable
The new dials are definitely a nice improvement
The JPG engine is excellent and images straight out of the camera are very usable
good and pretty functional
upgrade in video quality is a welcome addition and was needed for Olympus to remain competitive
It is also very helpful for light painting
The buffer capabilities of the camera are decent
good dynamic range
and good low-light performance
It works well for macro shots as well
The AF is very fast and reliable in Single AF mode
pleasant and modern with well-balanced saturation and contrast
lenses recommendations were very affordable
it a lot and invested in lenses
The camera handles well for general shooting conditions
that works well and deliver with confidence
fastest and most responsive in class
large
comfortable and very useful
the fine details are fully intact
looks cleaner
simpler and more straight to the point
better stability and more comfortable handling
super slim
compact and light

slightly pared down from its original design following an
only panasonic and Olympus in the game of M43 sensors
wobbly sensor will muck up the noise above
kit lenses are hit or miss
V series was deemed too expensive
the battery life is only rated for about 320 shots
you manually switch Wi-Fi connections
clipped highlights frequently seem to be unrecoverable
support NFC anyway
fails to provide much of a grasp
The camera struggled with focusing
the noise reduction in JPEGs is sometimes rather aggressive
Some eye sensors are accidentally triggered by fingers or other objects
fare well in low light
that of the smaller four Thirds device is not in ISO sensitivity
it lacks the coveted 5-axis stabilization system
there is no automatic panoramic stitching mode
time-lapse movie capture
the memory card slot is no longer on the side
The camera does not offer different frame rate options
don't have a built-in flash
there is no accessory port for additional audio options
not as compact measuring 120mm x 83mm
Olympus could have at least given it a bit of weather sealing
does not employ an optical low-pass filter
it s still somewhat pricey
the camera is only a tool to capture images
The screen still lacks multitouch for pinch-to-zoom
Both cameras can survive photo shoots in rain or shine
not earth-shattering
the Wi-Fi disconnected frequently
Mediocre burst speed with continuous AF
feel the least bit less solid than either of its predecessors
Contrast-Detect AF struggles with small and low-contrast subjects
No external microphone or headphone jack
pop-up flash packed inside the viewfinder hump
lack of the aforementioned features doesn't turn you off
NR profile leads to loss of detail in higher ISOs
lack of horizontal and vertical shift will cause a huge difference in stabilization performance
missing feature is WiFi compatibility
built-in flash
continuous AF a bit too slow
Low light sensitivity stretches all the way up to a pro-like ISO 25600
small-ish shutter release button
colourful toolbar on the left hand side of the screen
fans of traditional twist-barrel lenses more
low-end
camera that only does well under ISO 800 is useless
very clunky in comparison
low light performance and lack of audio input
image quality is a bit overrated
Adobe now refuses to provide RAW support to either
Nor can it be flipped outwards from the body
feel pokey and blurry compared to the larger screen
E-M10 is incredibly small when fully collapsed
E-M10 has no external microphone port or an accessory connector
Olympus has yet to reveal details on pricing and availability
use the camera in the rain
this feature is currently unavailable
pop-up flash raised
Live view isn't available in this interface mode
metal body lacks the weatherproof sealing of its siblings
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there's no way to connect an external microphone
E-M10 may be just a bit too small
Lacks accessory port and mic input
Lightroom has not yet been updated to support the Raw images
in-camera charging is not supported
tracking capabilities are a little patchy
no dedicated battery charger in the box
a microphone input or USB-C port
lacks the new sensor or flip down screen
not heavily geared towards video shooters
suppresses pixel noise at least as well as its predecessors
slightest jitters are considerably magnified
Olympus doesn't provide a mic jack
None of these concerns are close to deal breakers
the Mark IV is not dumbed-down in any way
suspicious dynamic range increase at ISO 6400 is
autofocus system struggles to track moving subjects in video
4k frame rate options are limited to 24 or 30 fps
Autofocus struggles to track moving faces
Overshoot in high-contrast scenes
noise would not be very noticeable
lack of accuracy may not be much of a problem for the intended user
the camera has bad C-AF
there is no microphone jack input
the battery had one bar left and was not even blinking red when
no weather sealing renders it useless on a wet day
The grip feels slightly deeper compared to previous models
wonder dedicated camera sales are falling
no detail in the sky
you are not stuck with just one lens
External Live View is only available via AV cable in correspondingly lower quality
the autofocus is then a little sluggish
the sensor rattles around in its frame a bit
only the connection of a sun visor is not intended
the HDMI output is not supplied with a signal during a recording
Olympus video is poor in comparison)
image sensor is seriously getting old
image refresh lag problem
only works in Single-AF mode
their options suddenly became very limited
Too many are simply trying to capitalize on affiliate revenue
there is no 4K video shooting
that there is little room for buttons
optical quality is usually disappointing in comparison with a dedicated telephoto lens
Wi-Fi
but no GPS
no hybrid phase detection/contrast detection pixels
the panoramic mode does not deliver a ready-made panoramic shot
Olympus E-M10 have Image Stabilization
the Olympus E-M10 have Touch Screen
doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
Does the Olympus E-M10 have Weather Sealing
Some buttons have change position like the ON/OFF switch
images will still have to be merged in post-production
rolling shutter issues (distorted vertical lines)
all the settings and menus become inaccessible
the body is not weather-sealed
smaller and more awkward to reach
the built in flash from being accidentally raised up
noise would also only become noticeable above ISO 3200
JPEGs could sometimes take on a cooler cast
the autofocus in Live View takes a tiny bit longer
the noise was very noticeable in this viewing condition
observable noise can be seen in the mid-tones
Canon 70D was just getting to heavy on very hot days
video quality and use inbuilt mics
RAW format is not compatible with Lightroom
it does not meet the Australian HD standard

Olympus OM-D E-M10 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Effective pixels	16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	Live MOS
Image sensor format	Four Thirds
Sensor size	0.68 in
Sensor photo detectors	17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels	16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	1:1 4:3 3:2 16:9
Max resolution	4608 x 3456 px
Other resolutions	3200x2400 1280x960
Processor	TruePic VII

Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Optical zoom	3.0 x
Magnification (Crop factor)	2.0 x
Maximum aperture	3.5
AF assist (auto-focus assist light)	Lamp
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Contrast autofocus	yes
Saturation adjustment	yes
Brightness adjustment	yes
Autofocus in recording mode	yes
Focal length multiplier	2x
Autofocus	Continuous Auto Focus Face detection Single Auto Focus Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focus	yes
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam	yes
Number of focus points	81
Image stabiliser	Built-in
Filter diameter	1.46 in
Phase detection autofocus	no
Number of AF points (contrast)	81

Camera shutter type	Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed	60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed	1.0 s
Shutter priority	yes
Aperture priority	yes
Manual exposure mode	yes
Exposure compensation plus	5
Exposure compensation minus	-5
Expousure compensation steps	1/3 1/2 1
Auto exposure lock	yes
AE EV steps	1/3 2/3 1
Continuous shooting	yes
Self-timer delay	2 12
Histogram	yes
AE frames	2 3 5 7
WB Bracketing	Yes
Subject / scene modes	yes
Flash sync speed	1/200s
Built-in flash	yes
Flash range	5.8
Flash modes	Auto Fill-in Flash OFF Manual Redeye Reduction Slow Sync
External flash connection	Hot shoe PC terminal
Flash metering system	FP-TTL
External flash	yes
Continuous drive	8.0 fps
Scene modes	Beach Children Documents Fireworks Night Night portrait Panorama Portrait Snow Sports Sunset Landscape
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Manual settings	yes
Self-timer options	12 2 custom
Speed (JPEG)	8.0 fps
Speed (RAW)	8.0 fps
Exposure bracketing	0.3 - 1.0±EV

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Stereo
Speaker type	Mono
Voice recording	yes
Audio system	Stereo
Supported audio file formats	PCM WAV
Wind filter	yes
Noise reduction	yes

Weight	12.35 oz
Width	4.69 in
Height	3.24 in
Depth	1.81 in

Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	320
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity	1150.0 mAh
Number of batteries supported	1

Timelapse recording	yes
Orientation sensor	yes
Calendar	yes
Energy Star certified	no
Image editing modes	Resizing Trimming

ISO	100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 12800 25600 Auto
ISO minimum	200
ISO maximum	25600
Boosted ISO minimum	100
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets	7
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Custom modes Flash Fluorescent Incandescent Shade Sunny Tungsten Underwater
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPG MPO RAW
Photo effects	Black&White Sepia
Image stabilizer	yes
Image stabilization type	Sensor-shift
Image stabilization axis	3-axis
Supported aspect ratios	1:1 3:2 3:4 4:3 16:9
Uncompressed format	RAW
HDR	yes
AEB/HDR support	yes

Screen size	3.0 in
Articulated LCD	yes
Screen technology	LCD
Display aspect ratio	3:2
Screen dots	1037000
Touch screen	yes
Field of view	100.0 %
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder coverage	100.0 %
Viewfinder resolution	1440000.0 px
Viewfinder magnification	1.15 x
Separate info display	no

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	640 x 480 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	AVC AVI H.264 MOV MPEG-4
Analog signal format system	NTSC PAL
Camera playback	Movie Single image Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)	30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)	30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate	30.0 fps

Body type	MILC
Body material	Aluminum-magnesium
Colour of product	Black Black,Silver
Anti-dust system	no
Environmentally sealed	no

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC
Storage types	SD SDHC SDXC
Camera file system	DCF DPOF Exif PRINT Image Matching III

HDMI	yes
HDMI connector type	Micro
USB port	yes
USB version	2.0
Wireless	Built-In
Supported WiFi types	IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n
Remote control	yes
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Firewire	no

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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (43)

4.2

Based on 43 reviews

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3.5

Though it doesn't deliver the best photo quality, the sum of the E-M10's design, performance and features add up to a nice upgrade from a point-and-shoot.

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5.0

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Published: 29.01.2014

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Australian Hands-On: Don't Call It Entry-Level

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4.0

A powerful little stills camera for beginners

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Published: 26.11.2021

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review

5.0

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Published: 28.09.2021

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Review

3.8

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4.5

The $500 E-M10 is the entry level model in Olympus' respected OM-D range. It has a 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor that they claim can compete with entry level DSLRs. Can it?

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4.5

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Published: 18.03.2014

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Review

4.0

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is the third camera in the company's OM-D range and represents another tier in the lineup - sitting below the E-M5 and the even more expensive E-M1. It uses the same 16 megapixel Four Thirds sensor as the E-M5, though doesn't offer that camera's weatherproofing. From the E-M1 it gets the latest TruePic VII image processor and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. Clearly, the E-M10 leans on some highly capable genetics.