Upgrade Guide
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV→Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the OM-D E-M10 IV. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the OM-D E-M5 Mark II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution16MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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-M10 IV | OM-D E-M5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | +0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.1 | ||
| Casual | -1.7 | ||
| Food | -0.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | OM-D E-M10 IV | OM-D E-M5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £469 | £350 | |
| Released | 2020 | 2015 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 16MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, 121 points, face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 417g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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