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Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV

The Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV is the gentlest entry point into the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem — and the most compact mirrorless camera with built-in IBIS available at its price. Five-axis stabilisation in a 383g body creates a hand-held capability in low light and at slow shutter speeds that cameras twice its price cannot match without IBIS. The 20.3MP sensor produces clean files with the Olympus rendering quality: accurate, saturated, and naturally contrasty. The E-M10 IV is not a specialist tool — it lacks weather sealing, the speed of the OM-1, and the computational photography features of newer OM System bodies. It is a capable, confident, compact camera for photographers who shoot landscapes, cities, everyday life, and travel, and who value the compact MFT lens ecosystem and the practical everyday benefits of IBIS.

GearFrame's Take

Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.

Starting from
£699 new
Used from £380 (Clifton Cameras)
Average price across retailers: ~£494
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Wex Photo Video
Wex Photo Video
£699
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£380
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Value & Depreciation
£649
Launch price
£469
Today
=
28%
Value drop
Over ~6 years, this camera has cost roughly £30/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2020
Sensor
20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution
20.3 MP
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Dimensions
121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm
Weight
383g body only
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points
Stabilisation
5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops
Burst Rate
15fps
Battery Life
~360 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification
Screen
3.0" tilting touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI

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3 lenses compatible with the Micro Four Thirds mount.

Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Travel
9.0
Street
9.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
Portrait
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Great For
✈️
Travel IBIS keeps shots sharp handheld. Compact size makes it an ideal travel companion.
🏙️
Street Small, discreet, and IBIS helps in low ambient light between buildings.
👨‍👩‍👧
Family & Everyday Easy to use with good colour and IBIS for sharp handheld family shots.
👤
Portrait Capable results with good lenses, though MFT has less background separation than APS-C.
🏔️
Landscape IBIS is a genuine help for handheld shots. MFT sensor handles landscapes well.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
Sports & Action AF is slower than phase-detect rivals and MFT lenses limit reach for sports.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. See our full methodology →
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