OM-D E-M10 IVvs Go Gen 2
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Polaroid
Go Gen 2 (2022)
Starting from £85 new
Best for On-the-go shooting & Polaroid fans who want compact
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
On-The-Go Shooting & Polaroid Fans Who Want Compact — Go Gen 2 (2022): The most pocketable Polaroid ever — genuinely fits in a jacket pocket and produces beautiful prints with that classic white border.
Who should buy what
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- 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
Go Gen 2 (2022)
- Polaroid fans who want classic square prints in the most pocketable body
- Travellers who want an instant camera that genuinely fits in a jacket pocket
- Anyone who finds standard Polaroid cameras too large to carry daily
- A great gift for someone who loves Polaroid but wants something compact
Quick take: The go gen 2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | Go Gen 2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £85 |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | Polaroid Go film (66.6 × 53.9mm / image area 46.4 × 34.7mm) |
| Resolution | 20.3MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | Fixed focus (0.55m–∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~20 double packs) |
| Weight | 383g body only | ~211g |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 104.9 × 83.9 × 56.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Polaroid Go film (16 shots per double pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | OM-D E-M10 IV | Go Gen 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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