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Canon XC10 vs Olympus E-M1 II

The Canon XC10 and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II are two enthusiast cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in April 2015 and September 2016. The XC10 is a fixed lens compact, while the E-M1 II is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on an one-inch (XC10) and a Four Thirds (E-M1 II) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 12 megapixels, whereas the Olympus provides 20.2 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Canon XC10
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Olympus E-M1 II
Canon XC10   Olympus E-M1 II
Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
24-240mm f/2.8-5.6 Micro Four Thirds lenses
12 MP – 1" sensor 20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor
4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 160-20,000 ISO 200-25,600
No viewfinder, LCD framing Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1030k dots 3.0" LCD – 1037k dots
Tilting touchscreen Swivel touchscreen
3.8 shutter flaps per second 18 shutter flaps per second
Lens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
370 shots per battery charge440 shots per battery charge
125 x 102 x 122 mm, 1040 g 134 x 91 x 67 mm, 574 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon XC10 and the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Canon XC10 and the Olympus E-M1 II are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Size Canon XC10 vs Olympus E-M1 II
Compare XC10 versus E-M1 II top
Comparison XC10 or E-M1 II rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus E-M1 II is somewhat smaller (4 percent) than the Canon XC10. It is noteworthy in this context that the E-M1 II is splash and dust-proof, while the XC10 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the XC10 has a lens built in, whereas the E-M1 II is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the E-M1 II and their specifications in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the XC10 gets 370 shots out of its Canon LP-E6N battery, while the E-M1 II can take 440 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLH-1 power pack. The power pack in the XC10 can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Canon XC10 125 mm 102 mm 122 mm 1040 g 370 i Apr 2015 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 II 134 mm 91 mm 67 mm 574 g 440 i Sep 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II 116 mm 74 mm 66 mm 553 g 240 i Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X 112 mm 76 mm 44 mm 353 g 210 i Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G7 X 103 mm 60 mm 40 mm 304 g 210 i Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X Mark II 106 mm 61 mm 42 mm 319 g 265 i Feb 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G9 X 98 mm 58 mm 31 mm 209 g 220 i Oct 2015 US$ 529ebay.com
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Canon SX60 128 mm 93 mm 114 mm 650 g 340 i Sep 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X30 119 mm 72 mm 60 mm 423 g 470 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon P900 140 mm 103 mm 137 mm 899 g 360 i Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 130 mm 94 mm 63 mm 497 g 350 i Sep 2013 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 III 134 mm 91 mm 69 mm 580 g 420 i Feb 2020 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F 125 mm 72 mm 37 mm 427 g 330 i Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ2500 138 mm 102 mm 135 mm 915 g 350 i Sep 2016 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
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Panasonic G85 128 mm 89 mm 74 mm 505 g 330 i Sep 2016 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GH5 139 mm 98 mm 87 mm 725 g 410 i Jan 2017 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX100 115 mm 66 mm 55 mm 393 g 300 i Sep 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be more expensive and lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon XC10 features an one-inch sensor and the Olympus E-M1 II a Four Thirds sensor. The sensor area in the E-M1 II is 83 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 2.75 and 2.0. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

Canon XC10 and Olympus E-M1 II sensor measures

With 20.2MP, the E-M1 II offers a higher resolution than the XC10 (12MP), but the E-M1 II nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 3.34μm versus 3.20μm for the XC10) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the E-M1 II is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 5 months) than the XC10, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that the E-M1 II has no anti-alias filter installed, so that it can capture all the detail its sensor resolves.

The resolution advantage of the Olympus E-M1 II implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the E-M1 II for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 25.9 x 19.4 inches or 65.8 x 49.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 20.7 x 15.6 inches or 52.7 x 39.5 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 17.3 x 13 inches or 43.9 x 32.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Canon XC10 are 20 x 15 inches or 50.8 x 38.1 cm for good quality, 16 x 12 inches or 40.6 x 30.5 cm for very good quality, and 13.3 x 10 inches or 33.9 x 25.4 cm for excellent quality prints.

The E-M1 II has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

Unlike the XC10, the E-M1 II has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (50MP) by combining multiple shots after shifting its sensor by miniscule distances. This multi-shot, pixel-shift mode is most suitable for photography of stationary objects (landscapes, studio scenes).

The Canon XC10 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 160 to ISO 20000. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II are ISO 200 to ISO 25600, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 64-25600.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

XC10 versus E-M1 II MP

For many cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

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Canon XC10 1-inch 12.0 4000 30004K/30p21.711.819761
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Olympus E-M1 II Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.712.8131280
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Canon G1 X Mark II 1.5-inch 13.0 4160 31201080/30p21.510.858158
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Canon G5 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.412.347162
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Canon G7 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p23.012.755671
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Canon G7 X Mark II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.811.926062
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Canon G9 X 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.512.349563
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Canon SX60 1/2.3 14.2 4608 30721080/60p19.210.812739
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Fujifilm X30 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.411.2-31249
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Nikon P900 1/2.3 15.9 4608 34561080/60p20.211.672747
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Olympus E-M1 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.775773
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Olympus E-M1 III Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.313.1135676
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Olympus PEN-F Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38881080/60p23.112.489474
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Panasonic FZ2500 1-inch 20.0 5472 36484K/30p23.012.653870
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Panasonic G85 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34484K/30p22.812.565671
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Panasonic GH5 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/60p23.913.080777
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Panasonic LX100 Four Thirds 12.7 4112 30884K/30p22.312.555367
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, and both provide the same movie specifications (4K/30p).

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the E-M1 II has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the XC10 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon XC10 and Olympus E-M1 II in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.

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Canon XC10i i3.0 / 1030 tilting i 1/2000s 3.8/s i i
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Olympus E-M1 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 18.0/s i i
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Canon G1 X Mark IIoptional i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 5.2/s i i
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Canon G5 X2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/2000s 5.9/s i i
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Canon G7 Xi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 6.5/s i i
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Canon G7 X Mark IIi i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/2000s 8.0/s i i
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Canon G9 Xi i3.0 / 1040 fixed i 1/2000s 6.0/s i i
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Canon SX60922 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/2000s 6.4/s i i
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Fujifilm X302360 i3.0 / 920 tilting i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Nikon P900921 i3.0 / 921 swivel i 1/4000s 7.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M12360 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M1 III2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 18.0/s i i
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Olympus PEN-F2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ25002360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic G852360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/4000s 9.0/s i i
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Panasonic GH53680 i3.2 / 1620 swivel i 1/8000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX1002764 i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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The E-M1 II has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the XC10 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the E-M1 II is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Canon XC10 and the Olympus E-M1 II both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The XC10 writes its imaging data to CFast or SDXC cards, while the E-M1 II uses SDXC cards. Both cameras feature dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. The E-M1 II supports UHS-II cards (on its first slot), while the XC10 can use UHS-I cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon XC10 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Canon XC10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Olympus E-M1 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Canon G1 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G5 Xistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G7 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G7 X Mark IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon G9 Xistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Canon SX60istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X30istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Nikon P900istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M1 IIIistereo / monoiimicro3.1iii
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Olympus PEN-Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic FZ2500istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic G85istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Panasonic GH5istereo / monoiifull3.1iii
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Panasonic LX100istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Studio photographers will appreciate that the Olympus E-M1 II (unlike the XC10) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the XC10 and the E-M1 II have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The XC10 was replaced by the Canon XC15, while the E-M1 II was followed by the Olympus E-M1 III. Further information on the features and operation of the XC10 and E-M1 II can be found, respectively, in the Canon XC10 Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus E-M1 II Manual.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Which of the two cameras – the Canon XC10 or the Olympus E-M1 II – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

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Advantages of the Canon XC10:

  • Better moiré control: Has an anti-alias filter to avoid artificial patterns to appear in images.
  • Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the E-M1 II requires a separate lens.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in April 2015).

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Reasons to prefer the Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (20.2 vs 12MP), which boosts linear resolution by 30%.
  • Maximized detail: Lacks an anti-alias filter to exploit the sensor's full resolution potential.
  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • Better image quality: Is equipped with a larger and more technologically advanced sensor.
  • Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
  • More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/2000s) to freeze action.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (18 vs 3.8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (440 versus 370) out of a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.0 vs 2.0).
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
  • More modern: Was introduced somewhat (1 year and 5 months) more recently.

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the E-M1 II is the clear winner of the contest (21 : 5 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

XC10 05:21 E-M1 II

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon XC10 and the Olympus E-M1 II place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Superzoom Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the XC10 or the E-M1 II perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Canon XC10......80/100.... Apr 2015 US$ 2 499ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 II5/5+ +5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Canon G1 X Mark II3/5+..77/1004/54.5/5 Feb 2014 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G5 X5/5+ +..78/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 799ebay.com
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Canon G7 X4/5+ +..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G7 X Mark II4.5/5+ +..81/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2016 US$ 699ebay.com
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Canon G9 X3.5/5+ +....4.5/54.5/5 Oct 2015 US$ 529ebay.com
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Canon SX603/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2014 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X304/5....76/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon P900......77/1004/54/5 Mar 2015 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M15/5+ +..84/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2013 US$ 1 399ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 III5/5..5/583/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2020 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Olympus PEN-F....4/582/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ2500..+..82/1004.5/55/5 Sep 2016 US$ 1 199 amazon.com
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Panasonic G85..+ +..84/1005/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 899ebay.com
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Panasonic GH54.5/5+ +..85/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2017 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX1005/5+ +..85/1005/55/5 Sep 2014 US$ 899ebay.com
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Canon XC10 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Canon XC10 Olympus E-M1 II
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens 24-240mm f/2.8-5.6 Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date April 2015 September 2016
Launch Price USD 2,499 USD 1,999
Sensor Specs Canon XC10 Olympus E-M1 II
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format 1" Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 12.8 x 9.6 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 122.88 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 16 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 2.75x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.20 μm 3.34 μm
Pixel Density 9.77 MP/cm2 8.96 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 160 - 20,000 ISO 200 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost no Enhancement 64 - 25,600 ISO
Image Processor DIGIC DV5 TruePic VIII
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 80
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 23.7
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.8
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 1312
Screen Specs Canon XC10 Olympus E-M1 II
Viewfinder Type no viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.74x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1030k dots 1037k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Swivel screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Canon XC10 Olympus E-M1 II
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 3.8 shutter flaps/s 18 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/32000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash no On-Board Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium CFAST or SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Dual card slots Dual card slots
UHS card support UHS-I Single UHS-II
Connectivity Specs Canon XC10 Olympus E-M1 II
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash no PC Sync PC Sync socket
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port External MIC port External MIC port
Headphone Socket Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication NFC built-in no NFC
Body Specs Canon XC10 Olympus E-M1 II
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Canon LP-E6N Olympus BLH-1
Battery Life (CIPA)370 shots per charge440 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging no USB charging
Body Dimensions 125 x 102 x 122 mm
(4.9 x 4.0 x 4.8 in)
134 x 91 x 67 mm
(5.3 x 3.6 x 2.6 in)
Camera Weight 1040 g (36.7 oz) 574 g (20.2 oz)
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