Upgrade Guide
Olympus OM-D E-M1→Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The OM-D E-M10 IV improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most OM-D E-M1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the OM-D E-M10 IV
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Resolution20MP vs 16MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps vs 10fps (6.5fps with continuous AF)
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Generation7 years newer (2020 vs 2013)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | OM-D E-M1 | OM-D E-M10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.6 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | -0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.9 | ||
| Documentary | -1.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | -0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.7 | ||
| Casual | +1.0 | ||
| Food | +0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.8 | ||
| Architecture | +0.6 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM-D E-M1 | OM-D E-M10 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £179 | £469 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 20MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Fast AF: 37-point on-sensor phase detect + 81-area contrast AF, face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis in-body stabilisation, 4 stops (CIPA) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 10fps (6.5fps with continuous AF) | 15fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 497g (with battery) | 383g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 1.48x | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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