Olympus unveils the OM-D E-M10, a smaller and budget-friendlier Micro Four Thirds ‘Digital OM’ with many parts borrowed from the E-M5 – starting with its 16 megapixel sensor. It also manages to snag a few features from the flagship E-M1, including its TruePic VII processor and built-in Wi-Fi for image transfer and remote control. It falls short of its siblings with ‘3-axis’ image stabilization rather than the ‘5-axis’ system in the E-M5 and E-M1, and doesn’t provide an accessory port, but these concessions help nudge the E-M10 to an attractive price point.
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Olympus E-M10 Price
Olympus E-M10 Body Only Price – $699.00.
Olympus E-M10 with 14-42mm lens Price – $799.00.
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Olympus E-M10 Features and Specifications
Best-In-Class Image Quality
The Olympus OM-D E-M10’s 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor, combined with the TruePic VII image processor and M.ZUIKO lenses, delivers beautiful image quality with high resolution, superior color reproduction and high sensitivity that exceeds other cameras in its class. A maximum sensitivity of ISO 25600 is perfect for shooting dark scenes and indoor shooting locations, and ISO LOW mode (100 equivalent) expands the low-sensitivity end. The sensor’s rich dynamic range makes smooth gradations possible and beautifully depicts high-contrast highlights and shadows. Fine Detail Processing II technology configures the appropriate sharpness processing for each individual lens resulting in natural, high-quality resolution.
The Olympus OM-D E-M10’s in-body 3-axis image stabilization system is derived from the world’s first 5-axis system in the E-M5 and E-M1. The 3-axis version effectively counteracts yaw, roll and pitch with both still shots and HD movies, regardless of the lens attached to the camera yielding great results even in poor lighting conditions or when using an exposure time of 1/15 second or less.
Speed
The on-board FAST AF is Olympus’ fastest-ever AF system and uses 81 target areas that cover the whole image. Small AF Target and Super Spot AF modes make it possible to zoom in and focus accurately on minute sections of the frame. The E-M10 is also capable of capturing high-speed action with 8fps sequential shooting, the fast processor supports continuous capture of up to 20 RAW frames or an unlimited number of JPEG frames*, and the Continuous Auto Focus with Tracking mode accurately tracks and captures moving subject as fast as 3.5 fps.
Beautiful OM-D Design
The ultra-slim, compact and lightweight Olympus OM-D E-M10 body is built with precision-machined metal parts and a premium feel that inspires the user. Two easy-to-reach metal dials give excellent operability and improved control, and the grip is designed to rest comfortably in the user’s hand. Despite its size, the E-M10 is the first OM-D with a built-in flash that is optimized for 1/250 second synchronization, a benefit for daytime flash photography.
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| MSRP | $699.99 / £529.99 (body only), $799.99 / £699.99 (with 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 lens (standard in US, EZ in Europe) |
| Body type | |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Other resolutions | 3200 x 2400, 1280 x 960 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Processor | TruePic VII |
| Color space | sRGB, AdobeRGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 200 – 25600 |
| White balance presets | 7 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift |
| Image stabilization notes | 3-axis image stabilization (yaw/pitch/roll) |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Super fine, fine, normal, basic |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 81 |
| Lens mount | Micro 4/3 Lens Mount |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,037,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes (Shutter release, Enlargement, Live Guide, AF area selection, AF area enlargement and decrease, Frame forward/backward, Enlargement playback, Super Control Panel, Art Filter selection, Scene mode selection, Wi-Fi connection) |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.15× |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440,000 |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes (Olympus Wireless RC Flash system compatible) |
| Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO100) |
| External flash | Yes (FL-50R, FL-36R, FL-20, FL-14, FL-300R, FL-600R) |
| Flash modes | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual（1/1（FULL）～1/64） |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/180 sec |
| Continuous drive | 8 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±5 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Videography features | |
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| Microphone | Stereo |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI) |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | Live View, Rec View, Wireless Touch AF shutter, Wireless Release, Power Off |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional Remote cable RM-UC1) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | BLS-5 Li-ion battery and charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 320 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) |
| Dimensions | 119 x 82 x 46 mm (4.69 x 3.24 x 1.81″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes (Interval Time 1 sec. – 24 Hours, Max 999 frames. Available on making Time-lapse movie automatically) |
| GPS | Optional |
| GPS notes | uses Smartphone GPS data |
Olympus E-M10 Release Date
The E-M10 starts shipping in early February, 2014.
Olympus E-M10 Sample Images
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