OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV

The OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is a sleek and compact camera that combines Olympus’s flagship features with portability. It features a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor and TruePic VIII image processor, enabling UHD 4K video recording, fast 8.7 fps continuous shooting, and a wide ISO range of 200-25600 for versatile low-light performance. The camera incorporates a 121-point contrast-detection AF system for quick and accurate focusing, and 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization to minimize camera shake.

In terms of design, the E-M10 Mark IV boasts a slim body with a 3.0″ 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD that tilts 180° for easy high-angle, low-angle, and front-facing shooting. It also features a 2.36m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder for eye-level composition. The camera offers built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless image sharing and remote control from a smartphone or tablet.

The camera’s 20.3MP Live MOS sensor and TruePic VIII image processor deliver high-resolution images, a wide ISO range, and support for fast continuous shooting and UHD 4K video recording at up to 30 fps. The 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization compensates for camera shake, allowing for sharper handheld shots.

The E-M10 Mark IV features a 121-point contrast-detection AF system with subject detection algorithms borrowed from the E-M1 series. It offers quick and accurate autofocus performance, making it suitable for capturing moving subjects. The camera also includes face- and eye-detection functions for precise focusing on human subjects. Manual focus operation is enhanced with MF assist functions like live view magnification and focus peaking.

Design

The camera’s physical design includes a high-resolution 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder and a 3.0″ 1.04m-dot LCD touchscreen that tilts upward by 80° and downward by 180°, allowing for various shooting angles and convenient selfies. The included BLS-50 rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides approximately 360 shots per charge, and the camera supports in-camera battery charging via the micro-USB port. It has a single UHS-II compatible SD memory card slot for fast read/write speeds.

The E-M10 Mark IV presents a range of shooting modes. These include Live Composite, Live Bulb, Live Time, and interval shooting for long exposure and time-lapse photography. It also includes a range of Art Filters to apply unique creative effects to your images.

14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens

The 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ lens is a compact and versatile zoom lens designed for Micro Four Thirds mirrorless cameras. With a 28-84mm equivalent focal length range, it is suitable for wide-angle to portrait-length shooting. The lens incorporates advanced optical elements to ensure sharpness and clarity throughout the zoom range. It features aspherical, low dispersion, and high refractive index elements to minimize aberrations and distortions. The lens also has a ZERO coating to reduce flare and ghosting, and its Electronic Zoom mechanism enables smooth and constant zooming. The Movie & Still Compatible autofocus system ensures fast, quiet, and precise focusing for both photo and video applications. The lens has a pancake form factor and features an Electronic Retraction function that extends and retracts automatically.