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OM-D E-M10 IV vs A5000
Quick take: The OM-D E-M10 IV has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
Where the OM-D E-M10 IV wins
- Resolution: 20.3MP
- Burst Rate: 15fps
- Portrait: 5.2 vs 4.3
- Wedding & Events: 3.9 vs 2.6
- Documentary: 4.0 vs 3.5
Where the A5000 wins
- Cheaper new: £78 vs £235
- Battery Life: ~420 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 269g (with battery)
- Travel: 6.1 vs 5.6
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
- OM-D E-M10 IV 121 × 84 × 49 mm · 383 g
- A5000 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 269 g
The A5000 is 11 mm narrower, 21 mm shorter, 13 mm slimmer and 114 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 | OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus · 2020 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £235 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.3MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 15fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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-M10 IV
A5000
Portrait
5.2/10
4.3/10
Street
6.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
3.7/10
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Documentary
4.0/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
3.1/10
Landscape
4.4/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.0/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.3/10
4.3/10
Food
6.0/10
5.2/10
Macro
6.1/10
4.7/10
Architecture
4.9/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
5.5/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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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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