Olympus OM-D E-M10 Black
Powered by a TruePic VII image processor, the 16MP Live MOS sensor and 84-point AF system capture 8fps bursts, ensuring you rarely miss a moment. Weighing just 396g and equipped with built-in Wi-Fi for instant sharing and 3-axis stabilization, it’s a highly portable all-day companion. Best for beginners or casual shooters who prioritize a lightweight, responsive camera for travel and family photos over 4K video or studio work.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
- Strong social proof (78th percentile) 78th
- Strong af (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong stabilization (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average build (23th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 2016100/100
All three reviewers are extremely impressed with photo quality and user-friendly controls. Buyers found the camera well-made and a great value for novice photographers.
- Photo quality exceeded expectations, especially in low light and compared to other cameras.
- Camera is user-friendly with intuitive Auto mode and easy-to-learn manual controls.
- Build quality is solid but not as robust as Canon DSLRs; one reviewer noted no defects.
- Some online reviews mentioned fragility or button/dial failures, but these were in the minority.
- Q1 201693/100
Buyers praised the camera for its image quality, fast shutter, and great value, though one noted they forgot a memory card.
- Impressive image quality and fast shutter for pets.
- Premium look and feel, top notch design.
- Great deal and value for the price.
- One buyer forgot they lacked a memory card.
Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 84 |
| Eye AF | No |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 |
| Electronic Shutter | No |
Video
| Max Resolution | 1080p |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | MPEG-4 |
Display & EVF
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 84 | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 |
| Burst FPS | 8 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 |
| Video | 1080p | 6K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 499 | 609 | 610 | 579 | 1160 | 721 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 | 70.6 | 35.5 | 22.5 | 58.2 | 20.4 | 10.1 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 26.3 | 47.8 | 78 | 65.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.2 | 94.6 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.6 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 96.1 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.4 | 95.4 | 89.2 | 84.8 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 82.8 | 83.4 | 93.1 | 92 | 93.6 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.9 | 89 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.8 | 64.2 | 97.3 | 82.8 | 97.7 | 93.1 | 92 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83.5 | 87.3 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.2 | 55.7 | 89.1 | 82.8 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 77.2 | 96.1 |
Usage Scores
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