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OM-D E-M1 Mark II vs OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Quick take: The OM-D E-M1 Mark II has the highest resolution at 20MP; the OM-D E-M10 Mark III is the most affordable; only the OM-D E-M1 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | OM-D E-M1 Mark IIOlympus · 2016 | OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIOlympus · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 usedBest | £219 used |
| Sensor | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 16.1MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 20.4MPBest | 16.1MP |
| Video | C4K/24p, 4K/30p, Full HD 1080p/60 | 4K UHD/30p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 121-point all cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast AF, face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 5.5 stops (CIPA) | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) |
| Burst Rate | 60fps (18fps with continuous AF)Best | 8.6fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA)Best | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 574g (with battery) | 410g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 134.1 × 90.9 × 68.9mm | 121.5 × 83.6 × 49.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touch LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD slots | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (3.0), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, RM-CB2 remote | Micro USB, micro HDMI, hot shoe, Wi-Fi |
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
OM-D E-M1 Mark II
OM-D E-M10 Mark III
Portrait
6.3/10
4.9/10
Street
5.9/10
5.9/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.3/10
Wedding & Events
6.3/10
3.5/10
Vlogging & Video
4.9/10
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Filmmaking
5.3/10
3.6/10
Documentary
6.0/10
3.7/10
Sports & Action
7.6/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.6/10
4.0/10
Wildlife
7.7/10
5.5/10
Casual
4.5/10
4.4/10
Food
6.3/10
5.4/10
Macro
7.5/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.7/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
4.2/10
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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