Olympus OM-D E-M10 vs OM System OM-5
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Silver
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Silver
The Olympus OM-D E-M10 is praised for its compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for hiking and travel. Users appreciate the tilting LCD, intuitive controls, and effective image stabilization. However, some find the menu system confusing and the battery life poor, and the lack of an electronic shutter is noted. Overall, it's seen as a great value for the price.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight body
- Excellent image quality
- Tilting LCD screen
- Intuitive controls and dials
- Effective image stabilization
Cons
- Confusing menu system
- Poor battery life
- No electronic shutter
- So-so EVF quality
- Small body can be too small
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
The OM System OM-5 is overwhelmingly praised for its compact size, light weight, weather sealing, and excellent image quality, making it a favorite for travel and outdoor photography. Users appreciate the computational features like high-res mode and live ND, as well as the vast lens selection. Some minor criticisms include the learning curve for the menu system and the lack of a printed manual, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Compact and lightweight
- Weather sealing
- Excellent image quality
- Computational features (high-res, live ND)
- Wide lens selection
Cons
- Menu learning curve
- No printed manual
- Micro USB port
- Diffraction at small apertures
Scores
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 | OM System OM-5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16.100000381469727 MP | 20.399999618530273 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 200 |
| Processor | TruePic VII | TruePic IX |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 81 | Contrast Detection, Phase Detection: 121 (121 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | โ | โ★ |
| Animal AF | โ | โ★ |
| Subject Detection | โ | โ★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 8 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | โ | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | โ | โ★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 1080p | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | โ | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | โ | โ★ |
| Log Profile | โ | โ★ |
| RAW Video | โ | โ |
| Codec | H.264, motion JPEG | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | โ | โ |
| Articulating | โ | โ |
| EVF Resolution | 1.4M dots | 2.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | โ | โ★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg | 0.37 kg★ |
| Battery Life | โ | 310 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | โ | โ |
| Bluetooth | โ | โ★ |
| USB | โ | Micro-USB★ |
| HDMI | โ | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | โ | โ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Silver
- Strong display (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong evf (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong af (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong social proof (78th percentile)
- Below average sensor (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average build (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
OM System OM-5 Silver 2022
- Strong stabilization (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong battery (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 32 specs.