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From a hardware point of view, it's a fairly minor update to the Mark II, with some small adjustments to the ergonomics and a new processor. But the UI changes do make some of its smarter features easier to get at. Key Features:
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Micro Four Thirds System Camera
Like all OMD cameras, you can tap the touchscreen to move the AF area wherever you like, again within a region that extends across the entire frame. I personally find this incredibly useful and as described earlier the AF Targeting Pad option lets you use the touch-screen to reposition the AF area while composing through the viewfinder. One final note about the button on the upper left side by the power switch: previously a third Function button on the Mark II, it’s now dedicated to presenting further options relevant to the particular shooting mode. If you’re in PASM modes, the button fires-up the Super Control Panel which superimposes icons across the entire screen for a wealth of adjustments. In Movie mode, it lets you choose between High Speed, Clips, 4k or normal filming modes. In ART mode it presents the full range of creative filters and their sub-categories. Similarly for the new AP mode, you’ll be shown all the advanced shooting modes. In Scene mode, it lets you choose from a list of categories like People, Motion or Scenery. Finally the Add Geotag option does what it says on the tin by tagging photos with positional information recorded by your phone. For this to work, you first need to switch on the Geotag feature from the app, and if desired, change the logging frequency from the default 60 seconds. After that the app will dutifully record your position at the preset intervals until you’re ready to sync them with the images on the camera. The OMD EM10 Mark III is a subtle upgrade to the Mark II, sharing a great deal with its predecessor, including the same 16 Megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor, the same five axis sensor-shift stabilisation (good for four stops of compensation), the same 2360k dot / 0.62x magnification electronic viewfinder, the same Wifi capabilities, and the same 3in / 3:2 shaped / 1040k dot tilting screen. New to the Mark III is the TruePic VIII processor that equips it with 4k video recording (at 24, 25 or 30p) which also benefits from the sensor-shift stabilisation. The contrast-based AF system has also been upgraded from 81 to 121 points, and continuous shooting improved fractionally from 8.5 to 8.6fps. The body is also slightly larger and a tad heavier, but it remains a very compact camera you’d be happy to carry anywhere.
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The button at the top-left is a shortcut button, which opens the Live Control or Super Control Panel (more on those later), the red one is for video recording, and the one with the magnifying glass turns on a 2X 'digital teleconverter'. The results are great-looking images in dim interiors or around the blue hours following sunset or before sunrise without the need for a tripod. Of course the ability to handhold a slow shutter speed isn’t going to help if your subject is moving, but for static subjects it’s an incredibly valuable capability.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Review - Digital Photography Review
The OM System OM-10 is the next camera expected to be announced. Following the transmogrification of the Olympus OM-D EM-1 and E-M5 to the OM System OM-1 and OM-5, now it's the turn of the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV to be reborn. The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a fantastic little camera with plenty to offer. With a new 20MP sensor and improved Continuous Autofocus, the Mark IV boasts some useful upgrades over its predecessor, the Mark III. While the other improvements are admittedly incremental, we’re still impressed with what the Mark IV brings to the table. If you plan on shooting a lot of sports or other subjects where autofocus is key, we'd recommend considering the Sony A6100 instead. It has a best-in-class autofocus system, excellent image quality and a really long-lasting battery. And if you need the best possible image quality, especially in low light, we'd suggest taking a look at the Fujifilm X-T200 instead, as it offers low noise levels and good detail capture (but remember, the stabilization of the Olympus can mitigate this somewhat depending on your subject).
JPEGs from Olympus cameras have always been pleasant, and the same is true on the E-M10 IV, as you can see in our sample gallery. Improved continuous AF The Art Filter digital effects are applied at the time of capture which means write speeds are inevitably a couple of seconds longer than for regular images. When shooting using certain filters, such as Diorama or Dramatic Tone, the screen's refresh rate slows, providing a real time preview of how the eventual image may look. Aside from these features, there aren’t other big spec or physical changes of note from the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III. It’s a sensible update, one that focuses on improving the camera’s stills capabilities.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV review - Digital Photography Review
In the negative column, you can see that the E-M10 misses out on the E-M5's 5-axis stabilization - which means it's not quite as effective (particularly when shooting close-ups). The shutter mechanism, meanwhile, allows a maximum shutter speed of 1/4000th of a second, in contrast to the 1/8000 sec offered by Olympus's most recent models, the E-P5 and E-M1. The good news is that we didn't find it to be prone to the image shake that can occur with the PEN E-P5. The E-M10 doesn't have all the enthusiast trimmings of the E-M1, but it is targeted to a slightly more serious or developing photographer, rather than a casual snapshooter. With a built-in viewfinder, dual control wheels and number of customizable controls, it's aimed for the photographer who wants to take some control over shooting settings, though it does have an Auto mode for shooters not yet ready to take that step. It presents all of the light-and-compact benefits of Micro Four Thirds, with a few more SLR-like touches (viewfinder and direct controls) that an enthusiast will appreciate. The camera's continuous auto-focusing has been improved by using algorithms borrowed straight from the flagship E-M1X sports and wildlife camera.Turn the exposure dial beyond 60 seconds in Manual mode and you’ll be offered Bulb followed by Live Time and Live Comp, the latter introduced on the EM5 Mark II. Bulb works the same as a normal camera with the shutter staying open for as long as you have the release held down. Live Time is more considerate for those without accessories as it opens the shutter with one press of the release and keeps it open until you press it again – so you don’t need to keep the button held down throughout the entire exposure. Which Olympus OM-D is best? The E-M10 Mark III (above) is small, cheap and ideal for travel, the E-M1 Mark II is real sports powerhouse, but we think the new E-M5 Mark III is the best all-rounder of the trio. (Image credit: Olympus) The IBIS system also works quite well during video recording when walking and panning. While the E-M10 Mark IV can be used to capture attractive looking video, it's not heavily geared towards video shooters.
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