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1 J5 vs OM-D E-M10 IV
Quick take: The 1 J5 has the highest resolution at 21MP; the 1 J5 is the most affordable.
Where the 1 J5 wins
- Cheaper new: £93 vs £235
- Resolution: 20.8MP
- Burst Rate: 20fps
- Weight: 265g (with battery)
- Street: 6.7 vs 6.1
Where the OM-D E-M10 IV wins
- Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
- Portrait: 5.2 vs 3.9
- Wedding & Events: 3.9 vs 2.9
- Filmmaking: 3.7 vs 3.2
- Sports & Action: 5.5 vs 4.5
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- 1 J5 98 × 60 × 32 mm · 265 g
- OM-D E-M10 IV 121 × 84 × 49 mm · 383 g
The 1 J5 is 23 mm narrower, 24 mm shorter, 17 mm slimmer and 118 g lighter than the OM-D E-M10 IV.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
OM-D E-M10 IV — Travel & Everyday: Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Who should buy what
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and enthusiasts who want a compact, stylish Micro Four Thirds camera
- Travellers who want a small, light system without sacrificing image quality
- Smartphone upgraders who want a proper camera that still fits in a bag
- Anyone who wants built-in selfie capability in a traditional camera body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 | OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £93 usedBest | £235 used |
| Sensor | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.8MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 265g (with battery)Best | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (rear screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
1 J5
OM-D E-M10 IV
Portrait
3.9/10
5.2/10
Street
6.7/10
6.1/10
Travel
6.1/10
5.6/10
Wedding & Events
2.9/10
3.9/10
Filmmaking
3.2/10
3.7/10
Documentary
4.1/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.5/10
5.5/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.4/10
Wildlife
4.3/10
6.0/10
Casual
5.1/10
5.3/10
Food
4.6/10
6.0/10
Macro
3.4/10
6.1/10
Architecture
3.4/10
4.9/10
Astrophotography
2.6/10
5.5/10
Fun & simple
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5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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