see also:

• Olympus OM-D E-M10 mark II camera
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera
• suggested settings for the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Micro Four Thirds camera
• optimising autofocus on the Olympus OM-D whilst using Micro Four Thirds lenses
• using your Olympus OM-D with Four Thirds or manual focus lenses
• using the Olympus E-M5 with flash
• remote TTL flash with the Olympus OM-D E-M5 camera
• links to photoblogs of users of the brilliant Olympus OM-D Micro Four Thirds cameras
• Olympus OM-D E-M5 issues, deficiencies and suggestions for improved firmware
• Micro Four Thirds system
• some of my photos taken with Micro Four Thirds cameras
• a brief catalogue of Micro Four Thirds lenses
• macrophotography for Micro Four Thirds cameras
• TTL flash for Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds cameras
• links to Micro Four Thirds websites
• firmware updates

Interesting use of the Live Composite mode!

• introduced in Jan 2014 essentially as a lower cost but technologically updated version of the E-M5 with only 3 axis 3EV IS instead of 5-axis 4EV IS, no weatherproofing, no accessory port, burst rate 8fps not 9fps, but adds built-in flash, higher resolution LCD touch screen and WiFi smartphone remote control
• in many respects, it is a better camera than the much-loved E-M5, so it should be a very popular camera indeed
• £529 body only, $US699 body only
• can get it with the very well reviewed Olympus m.ZD 25mm f/1.8 standard lens for $US999
• it's compact size, low price, high image quality and versatility means it is a great choice for the street photographer, travel photographer and for the family

• compact size just a touch smaller and lighter than the E-M5:
  • 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
  • 119 x 82 x 46 mm (4.69 x 3.24 x 1.81″)
• 16mp Live-MOS sensor which gives high image quality even at ISO 1600
• very nice built-in 1.44M EVF
• ergonomic customisable controls
• shutter speed 60sec - 1/4000th sec
• Live BULB
• multi-exposure mode
• ART filters
• one of the most comprehensive in-camera Raw re-processing systems
• very fast AF for slow moving subjects but no phase detect AF for C-AF tracking of faster moving subjects
• unique eye detect AF
• manual focus assistance
  • automatic magnified view when rotate a system lens manual focus ring in MF mode
  • magnified view zoom x5/x7/x10/x14
  • image stabiliser can be turned on during magnified zoom via half-press shutter
• similar menu system and user interface controls including my favourite: the Live Super Control Panel although to enable it, it is still buried deep in the menu system

• built-in flash GN 5.8m (100ISO) with master RC TTL flash capability
• higher resolution wVGA LCD touch screen 720 x 480 pixel 1,037,000 dots instead of 610,000 dot VGA OLED
• LCD has 'Adaptive Brightness' viewfinder technology (same as in the E-M1)
• WiFi smartphone remote control
• focus peaking
• newer image processing image (same as in E-M1) - Truepic VII
  • a more responsive camera -all processing times are shortened and EVF lag has almost vanished
• auto HDR with JPEG output
• mode dial function with possibility of assigning Mysets into mode dial
• option for automatic lens IS priority for when using lenses with OIS
• option for shorter release lag-time
• multi function settings with color creator (as in the E-M1)
• option for level in EVF when pressing shutter button half way
• Live Composite Mode - allows visual gradual build up of image with multiple exposures as is used in astrophotography - this is similar to Live BULB mode but multiple exposures rather than just one long exposure
• adds a cut-down version of the '2×2' control system which is used to great effect on the E-M1
• improved HD video:
  • 24Mbps 30p instead of 20Mbps but the image stabiliser is not as effective and no ability to add an external stereo mic as no accessory port
• intervalometer:
  • interval time 1 sec. - 24 Hours, max 999 frames
  • can make Time-lapse movie automatically
• nice optional grip (ECG-1) a must have for using larger lenses, it also centres the tripod, and that is all I really need for the E-M5 so very happy with this compromise, and it is even better than the one on the E-M5 in that there is a quick release latch to get access to the battery compartment instead of having to unscrew the whole grip.
  • grip (ECG-1) is available for £54.99

ECG-1 grip:

• no weatherproofing
• controls don't have the same high build quality feel or function but still very good
• ports moved to right side
• only 3 axis 3.5EV IS instead of 5-axis 4EV image stabiliser
• no AP2 accessory port
• burst rate 8fps not 9fps
• flash sync 1/200th sec not 1/250th sec
• smaller battery (same as PEN series): BLS-5 which is rated at 320 shots instead of 360 shots
• both the battery and card are located in the same slot under the camera - making it less convenient for tripod work
• no optional grip with extra battery holder

3 axis IS performance in video mode - still awesome indeed! - Blunty:

• Bart's views
• Pekka Potka's preview
• Robin Wong's preview
• Robin Wong's review part 1
  • IS is still good enough for hand held shots 1/20th sec with a 45mm lens
  • ECG grip is essential for using larger lenses such as the 75mm f/1.8
  • M.Zuiko 14-42mm EZ kit lens is highly recommended great image quality for such a tiny zoom lens and nice bokeh at macro with macro converter lens attached
• Robin Wong's review part II - high ISO
  • ISO performance of OM-D E-M10 is noticeably better than the E-M5 at ISO6400 or higher, however not quite as good as the E-M1 at ISO 12,800 and higher.
  • very usable ISO 3200 and even 6400
• DigitalVersus review
• dpreview.com's shooter's review
  • endlessly customizable, incredibly responsive
  • AF is very fast in good light and slows only a little in dim light
  • new Live Composite feature for stacking long exposures at night will be very useful for some
  • incredibly fun and responsive device
• ePhotozine review
  • Editor's choice
• dpreview.com's review
  • The E-M10 is truly an impressive little camera. It holds its own against entry-level DSLRs in terms of image quality and handling, and beats them all in terms of direct control.
• CNet review
• Imaging Resource review part II
• Leuthard's downgrade to two E-M10's as his choice tools for street photography