M10vs OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Olympus
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Landscape
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Documentary — M10 (2017): The M10 returned Leica to its roots — thinner, cleaner, and video-free by design. The 24MP sensor is the perfect resolution for a manual-focus rangefinder. The simplified control layout respects the M tradition without digital clutter. A camera for photographers who want to slow down and engage with every frame. One of the most satisfying cameras to use — assuming you have M-mount glass to pair with it.
Travel & Landscape — OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015): The E-M5 II was the benchmark weather-sealed travel camera of its generation. The 16MP sensor is modest by today's standards but excellent in practice, and the 5-axis IBIS is genuinely useful. Weather sealing, a flip screen, and a high-res composite mode make it a practical companion. A highly capable used-market buy for travel and outdoor photographers who don't need the latest resolution numbers.
Who should buy what
M10 (2017)
- Serious photographers who want to slow down
- Street and documentary photographers
- Leica M-mount lens owners
OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015)
- Travel photographers wanting compact + weather sealing
- Outdoor and landscape shooters
- Micro Four Thirds system users
Quick take: The m10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the om-d e-m5 mark ii is the most affordable; only the om-d e-m5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | M10 (2017) | OM-D E-M5 Mark II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,000 | £350 |
| Sensor | 24MP Full-Frame CMOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Manual focus (rangefinder coupled) | Contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g (with battery) | 417g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 139 × 80 × 38.5mm | 123.7 × 85.0 × 44.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Leica M-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | M10 | OM-D E-M5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Astrophotography | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Macro | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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