Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Black 2020
The TruePic VIII chip enables 15fps bursts and 4K30p video, with 5-axis IBIS providing 5 stops of stabilization. A 180° articulating touchscreen and a mere 335g weight make it an ideal handheld vlogging companion. Best for vloggers and beginner videographers needing stabilized 4K in a compact, easy-to-carry body.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202685/100
Buyers in Q1 2026 praised the camera's ease of use, comfortable design, and responsive performance, though some noted a complex menu system and limited advanced features for beginners.
- Easy to use with intuitive controls and filters
- Comfortable grip and well-designed body
- Great image quality straight out of the box
- Complex menu system noted but acceptable for beginners
- Q4 202592/100
Buyers in this period praise the camera as easy to use, a great value bundle, and ideal for beginners, with highly positive purchasing experiences.
- Great value and pricing; best price and bundle.
- Easy purchasing process; fast and simple online experience.
- Excellent for beginners; well-researched and highly recommended.
- General high satisfaction; best camera, underrated, strong buy recommendation.
- Q3 202545/100
Buyers praised the compact size, image quality, and beginner-friendly features, but multiple reviews gave misleading zero-star ratings, lowering the score.
- Great picture quality and compact design.
- Excellent for beginners and amateurs.
- Some reviews incorrectly used zero-star rating despite positive text.
- Lens compatibility with older Olympus models is appreciated.
- Q4 202172/100
Buyers praise the camera's lightweight design, portability, and value, but note issues with reliability, a cheap lens motor, and a smaller grip.
- Lightweight, portable, and fun camera for personal use.
- One unit failed to write to card; unreliable after earlier model died.
- Power save feature closes the lens unnecessarily; firmware should be updated.
- No printed manual; grip too small for some hands.
- Q3 202167/100
Buyers praised the camera's lightweight, portability, and image quality, but two reported a screen defect and poor support from both retailer and manufacturer.
- Light, portable, perfect for travel; great image quality and stabilisation.
- Screen goes blank during focus; viewfinder-only composition on first use.
- Retailer ignored return requests; manufacturer demanded prepaid shipping for repair.
- Camera feels delicate; lens may not suit all needs for novice users.
- Q1 202195/100
Buyers in Q1 2021 praised the camera as the best they've owned, highlighting fun features, portability, and power.
- Top-tier camera, exceeding expectations.
- Fun and engaging panorama setting.
- Great portability and power for home photography.
- Many features to learn; may require time to explore.
- Q4 202090/100
Buyers loved the compact size, image quality, and ease of use. Portability and smartphone control were praised, but lack of weather sealing noted.
- Compact and lightweight design praised by multiple reviewers for travel and daily carry.
- Great image quality and ease of use, especially for beginners and hobbyists.
- App control and additional features like back screen options well received.
- No weather sealing mentioned as a limitation, despite overall satisfaction.
Based on 43 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 200 |
| Processor | TruePic VIII |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 121 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 121 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
| Battery Life | 360 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 | LOUM VE418 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 16.1MP aps-c | 88MP |
| AF Points | 121 | 1053 | 101 | 117 | 99 | - |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 15 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 1080p | 8K |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 335 | 609 | 735 | 389 | 204 | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV | 75.8 | 74.6 | 14.6 | 78.3 | 68.1 | 39 | 89.6 | 82.8 | 63.8 | 76.8 | 78.7 | 78.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.3 | 87.3 | 94.5 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.3 | 96.4 | 98.9 | 93.1 | 93.1 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 73.3 | 74.7 | 97.9 | 71.3 | 57.6 | 90.7 | 98.8 | 54.7 | 0 | 93.1 | 71 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 76.1 | 73.6 | 17.8 | 78.9 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 44.9 | 82.8 | 63.8 | 93.1 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha NEX NEX-6 Compare | 73.3 | 82.1 | 7.3 | 64.3 | 46.5 | 70.1 | 89.6 | 62.4 | 63.8 | 66.8 | 65.8 | 32.4 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 32.6 | 35.5 | 36.3 | 73.9 | 85.2 | 81.3 | 44.9 | 54.7 | 0 | 47.8 | 82.9 | 32.4 |
