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Olympus E-M10 IV vs PEN-F

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and the Olympus PEN-F are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in August 2020 and January 2016. Both the E-M10 IV and the PEN-F are mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras that are equipped with a Four Thirds sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 20.2 megapixels.

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

Headline Specifications
Olympus E-M10 IV
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Olympus PEN-F
Olympus E-M10 IV   Olympus PEN-F
Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Micro Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor 20.2 MP – Four Thirds sensor
4K/30p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 200-25,600 ISO 80-25,600
Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots) Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
3.0" LCD – 1040k dots 3.0" LCD – 1037k dots
Tilting touchscreen Swivel touchscreen
15 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
360 shots per battery charge330 shots per battery charge
122 x 84 x 49 mm, 383 g 125 x 72 x 37 mm, 427 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and the Olympus PEN-F? 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

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Olympus E-M10 IV and the Olympus PEN-F is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive perspectives from the front, the top, and the back are available. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Both cameras are available in two different colors (black, silver).

Size Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F
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Comparison E-M10 IV or PEN-F rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Olympus PEN-F is notably smaller (12 percent) than the Olympus E-M10 IV. However, the PEN-F is markedly heavier (11 percent) than the E-M10 IV. In this context, it is worth noting that neither the E-M10 IV nor the PEN-F are weather-sealed.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Micro Four Thirds Lens Catalog. Mirrorless cameras, such as the two under consideration, have the additional advantage of having a short flange to focal plane distance, which makes it possible to mount many lenses from other systems onto the camera via adapters.

Concerning battery life, the E-M10 IV gets 360 shots out of its Olympus BLS-50 battery, while the PEN-F can take 330 images on a single charge of its Olympus BLN-1 power pack. The power pack in the E-M10 IV can be charged via the USB port, so that it is not always necessary to take the battery charger along when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Olympus E-M10 IV 122 mm 84 mm 49 mm 383 g 360 i Aug 2020 US$ 699 amazon.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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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-M5 II 124 mm 85 mm 45 mm 469 g 310 i Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 III 125 mm 85 mm 50 mm 414 g 310 i Oct 2019 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 119 mm 82 mm 46 mm 396 g 320 i Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II 120 mm 83 mm 47 mm 390 g 320 i Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III 122 mm 84 mm 50 mm 410 g 330 i Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P5 122 mm 69 mm 37 mm 420 g 330 i May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-P7 118 mm 69 mm 38 mm 337 g 360 i Jun 2021 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Olympus E-PL7 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL8 115 mm 67 mm 38 mm 357 g 350 i Sep 2016 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL9 117 mm 68 mm 39 mm 380 g 350 i Feb 2018 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL10 117 mm 68 mm 39 mm 380 g 350 i Oct 2019 US$ 599ebay.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 naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The E-M10 IV was launched at a markedly lower price (by 42 percent) than the PEN-F, which puts it into a different market segment. 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. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

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. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to 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.

Both cameras under consideration feature a Four Thirds sensor and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 2.0. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras feature a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 4:3.

In terms of chip-set technology, the E-M10 IV uses a more advanced image processing engine (TruePic VIII) than the PEN-F (TruePic VII), with benefits for noise reduction, color accuracy, and processing speed.

Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN-F sensor measures

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 20.2 megapixels. This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the E-M10 IV and the PEN-F have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the E-M10 IV is much more recent (by 4 years and 6 months) than the PEN-F, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time. Coming back to sensor resolution, it should be mentioned that neither of the two cameras has an anti-alias filter installed, so they are able to capture all the detail the sensor resolves.

Unlike the E-M10 IV, the PEN-F has the capacity to capture high quality composite images (40MP) 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 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 25600, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Olympus PEN-F are ISO 80 to ISO 25600 (no boost).

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.

E-M10 IV versus PEN-F MP

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Olympus E-M10 IV Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.313.2140276
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Olympus PEN-F Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38881080/60p23.112.489474
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Olympus E-M1 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.775773
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Olympus E-M5 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.012.584273
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Olympus E-M5 III Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.313.1132476
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Olympus E-M10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.388472
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Olympus E-M10 II Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/60p23.112.584273
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Olympus E-M10 III Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8112074
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Olympus E-P5 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.812.489572
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Olympus E-P7 Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.413.3149477
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Olympus E-PL7 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p22.712.487372
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Olympus E-PL8 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34561080/30p23.012.6103073
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Olympus E-PL9 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.112.8116274
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Olympus E-PL10 Four Thirds 15.9 4608 34564K/30p23.313.1132476
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. Both cameras under consideration are equipped with sensors that have a sufficiently high read-out speed for moving images, but the E-M10 IV provides a higher video resolution than the PEN-F. It can shoot video footage at 4K/30p, while the PEN-F is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The E-M10 IV and the PEN-F are similar in the sense that both feature an electronic viewfinder, which is helpful when framing images in bright sunlight. Moreover, their viewfinders offer an identical resolution of 2360k dots. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus PEN-F along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Olympus E-M10 IV2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 15.0/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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Olympus E-M12360 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M5 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M5 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 swivel i 1/8000s 10.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M101440 i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 II2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M10 III2360 i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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Olympus E-P5optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/8000s 9.0/s i i
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Olympus E-P7i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.7/s i i
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Olympus E-PL7optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL8optional i3.0 / 1037 tilting i 1/4000s 8.0/s i i
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Olympus E-PL9i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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Olympus E-PL10i i3.0 / 1040 tilting i 1/4000s 8.6/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The E-M10 IV has one, while the PEN-F does not. While the built-in flash of the E-M10 IV is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

Both cameras have an articulated rear screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This feature will be particularly appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies.

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, both cameras under consideration feature an 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 Olympus E-M10 IV and the Olympus PEN-F 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.

Concerning the storage of imaging data, both the E-M10 IV and the PEN-F write their files to SDXC cards. Both cameras support UHS-II cards, which provide for Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s.

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 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV and Olympus PEN-F and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Olympus E-M10 IVistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus PEN-Fistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M1istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M5 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M10 IIIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-P5istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-P7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL8istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL9istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-PL10istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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The E-M10 IV is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Olympus. In contrast, the PEN-F has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). There has not been a direct replacement model for the PEN-F from Olympus. Further information on the features and operation of the E-M10 IV and PEN-F can be found, respectively, in the Olympus E-M10 IV Manual (free pdf) or the online Olympus PEN-F Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Olympus E-M10 IV or the Olympus PEN-F – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.


Advantages of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV:

  • Better jpgs: Has a more modern image processing engine (TruePic VIII vs TruePic VII).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (15 vs 10 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter (by 44g or 10 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (42 percent cheaper at launch).
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years and 6 months of technical progress since the PEN-F launch.


Arguments in favor of the Olympus PEN-F:

  • High quality composites: Can combine several shots after pixel-shifting its sensor.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More compact: Is smaller (125x72mm vs 122x84mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in January 2016).

If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the E-M10 IV is the clear winner of the match-up (9 : 5 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

E-M10 IV 09:05 PEN-F

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Olympus E-M10 IV and the Olympus PEN-F place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listing 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 E-M10 IV or the PEN-F perform in practice. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera 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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Olympus E-M10 IV4.5/5..5/581/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2020 US$ 699 amazon.com
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Olympus PEN-F....4/582/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2016 US$ 1 199ebay.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-M5 II5/5+ +4.5/581/1005/55/5 Feb 2015 US$ 1 099ebay.com
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Olympus E-M5 III5/5+5/582/1004.5/54.5/5 Oct 2019 US$ 1 199ebay.com
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Olympus E-M104/5....80/1005/55/5 Jan 2014 US$ 699ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 II4.5/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Aug 2015 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-M10 III..+5/580/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2017 US$ 649ebay.com
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Olympus E-P55/5+ +..78/1004.5/55/5 May 2013 US$ 999ebay.com
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Olympus E-P74/5..4.5/5....4.5/5 Jun 2021 US$ 799 amazon.com
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Olympus E-PL74/5+....5/54/5 Aug 2014 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL8........4.5/54/5 Sep 2016 US$ 549ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL9..+....4.5/54/5 Feb 2018 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-PL10....4/577/100..4/5 Oct 2019 US$ 599ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus PEN-F

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 Olympus E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
Camera Type Mirrorless system camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens Micro Four Thirds lenses Micro Four Thirds lenses
Launch Date August 2020 January 2016
Launch Price USD 699 USD 1,199
Sensor Specs Olympus E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Four Thirds Sensor Four Thirds Sensor
Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm 17.3 x 13.0 mm
Sensor Area 224.9 mm2 224.9 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 21.6 mm 21.6 mm
Crop Factor 2.0x 2.0x
Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixels 20.2 Megapixels
Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 pixels 5184 x 3888 pixels
Pixel Pitch 3.34 μm 3.34 μm
Pixel Density 8.96 MP/cm2 8.96 MP/cm2
Moiré control no AA filter no AA filter
Movie Capability 4K/30p Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 25,600 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO no Enhancement
Image Processor TruePic VIII TruePic VII
DXO Sensor Quality (score) .. 74
DXO Color Depth (bits) .. 23.1
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) .. 12.4
DXO Low Light (ISO) .. 894
Screen Specs Olympus E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
Viewfinder Type Electronic viewfinder Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots 2360k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 1040k dots 1037k dots
LCD Attachment Tilting screen Swivel screen
Touch Input Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Olympus E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
Focus System Contrast-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Manual Focusing AidFocus PeakingFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous Shooting 15 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterup to 1/16000sup to 1/16000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationIn-body stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support UHS-II UHS-II
Connectivity Specs Olympus E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port micro HDMI micro HDMI
Wifi Support Wifi built-in Wifi built-in
Bluetooth Support Bluetooth built-in no Bluetooth
Body Specs Olympus E-M10 IV Olympus PEN-F
Battery Type Olympus BLS-50 Olympus BLN-1
Battery Life (CIPA)360 shots per charge330 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging USB charging no USB charging
Body Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49 mm
(4.8 x 3.3 x 1.9 in)
125 x 72 x 37 mm
(4.9 x 2.8 x 1.5 in)
Camera Weight 383 g (13.5 oz) 427 g (15.1 oz)
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