The Olympus O-MD E-M10 - A Tiny But Mighty Mirrorless Camera - For Peanuts! 

Very nice Review. Steve Buscemi here certainly knows what he's talking about. I inhereted this Camera from my dad after he passed last year.

It’s also fantastic for night time shooting. Using Live Composite mode you can open the shutter and watch the image build in real time on the screen, closing the shutter once you’re happy with the shot.

I enjoy your reviews and videos. I picked up an OMD EM10 Mkii from a pawn shop last year and it has quickly become my every day carry camera. I have other M43, APS-C and full frame cameras I just very much like the look and feel as well as the photo quality and controls on this camera.

I love the vintage feel of my old film Nikon cameras in this one. Just yesterday I picked up for only 8 dollars a Nikon E series Pancake 50mm F1.8 which looks fantastic on this camera and with the focus peaking, works like a dream.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. From an Argentinian who admire your videos. I learn a lot from you. As you say......cheers.

I've owned my used Mark II for 3 years: a real gem. It came with the Olympus ECG-3 camera grip, which I thought I wouldn't use it, as I too like the camera's tininess, but in fact, I always use this precise grip, so well-designed. The over exposure is puzzling; you have probably checked your metering mode? Spot metering can give some unwanted results. Another idea is to reset the camera back to factory settings, which is the second menu setting in the "1" menu.

i changed from a Nikon D50 to an E M10 recently, and i'm in love. it's comfy, and kind of reminds me of the Canon AE-1 i was gifted by my grandfather. my only complaint is that the viewfinder is entirely electronic as opposed to the older style of standard glass on the D50 and such.

More temptation on a Sunday morning....👍🏻

I love the smaller OM-D bodies, which harken back to the OM film cameras, as you stated. My dad gave me an OMPC back in 1986, which started me on Olympus. In the mid-2000s, I discovered that the professional film bodies could be had “for peanuts”, and I picked up the OM-1n and OM-2n. Then, in 2016, I became aware of their wonderful OM-D line, and purchased the E-M5 Mk ii (not quite for peanuts, though). Thanks for this video!

Great camera overview (once again) I still have my first generation E-M10 as well as the E-M5

Thanks for your overview on this camera. I have the mkii version and find it to be great with vintage lenses. Super travel camera when paired with the small mft pancake lenses. The exposure compensation dial makes it easy to get the ‘right’ exposure for your image style. Great video as always stay safe.

it was my all purpose traveling camera for many years, very powerful especially with om-d glass, works smoothly with manual lenses also. excellent camera with excellent price.

Great little camera, I've got the mk2 with the Lumix 1:1.7/20 ASPH (excellent glass!) and love this pocketable combo.

My daughter was selling her E-M10 mk2 but it had a couple of minor faults so she wouldn't get a huge amount for it so I bought it off her at market price ,kind father, and I love it, using either adapted or micro four thirds lenses the results are excellent with vibrant colours.OK it's only 16 megapixels but that's still way more than most photographers really need and it's so light when I can't be bothered to take out my E_M1 mk2

Just brought an E-M10 a few weeks ago as a travel/back-up camera for my E-M1. Couldn't agree more with you evaluation of this great camera. I added the Olympus ECG-1 grip to just give it a little more purchase, and even though I don't have large hands, with the grip attached it's about right. Great review of a great camera. Once you get used to the Olympus Super Control panel the menu system is a breeze....

Thanks for another great review Nigel. I have the Mark II version and it's an even more capable camera which looks even more like the OM-2. Plus, it has 5 axis on IS which is very useful with vintage lenses. The Mark II and vintage lenses is a powerful duo.

I never noticed what you point out about being unable to use the Menu system in the EVF until now, but you are correct. You can view the supercontrol panel in the EVF, but only if your eye is already at the EVF when you turn it on. For non-Olympus users, there are TWO alternate ways to view/change your shooting settings. The supercontrol panel is a grid of settings turned on via the OK button in the D-pad. The other way is "live control," where the settings are on the side of the LCD. I use the former, and have had the latter turned off since I figured out how to do so.

Another fantastic video. Oh how I love Olympus. I've used nothing else in my 55 years on earth. Thanks Nigel. You're the best on RU-vid. The SLR Magic lens, looks very tempting. You spoke about bonding with the camera. That is something I haven't been able to do with my Pen F. The peaking is very poor, the EVF compared to my em1 mk ii seems lacking. Can it do a lot of things? Yes. I'm probably going to sell it on and get an em5 of some sort. To be honest, I had more of a bond with my old E1. Thanks again Nigel! Don't forget about the Zenography shirts 😁

Thanks! I got one since a month ago and it really is fun 😃👍 Still discovering the possibilities… 😊

I have had an em10 m3 for some years. Most of the time I have a Zonlai 22 mm f1.8 on it. After I had seen your presentation on the TTartisan 17 mm f1.4, I just ordered one. I have enjoyed all your presentations. I look forwards, in particular, to seeing your presentations on reasonable priced manual lenses for MFT. I have subscribed. Please stay safe and with my best regards.

My first mirrorless is the EM10 Mark III and fell in love with it right away. It appears that Olympus made a few dial and button changes from the original EM10. They added a thumb rest to the body, moved the PASM dial to the right side and added a second function button. Surprisingly they have fit 3 dials, 2 function buttons and the video button on the right hand top. They have put the power button of the classic style of Olympus film cameras on the top left. On the Mark III the colour of the focus peaking can be selected and I usually use red.

The E-M10 has been the camera that made me ditch my Nikon full frame kit back in 2015 and switch to mFT. I never looked back. Awesome little camera!

With money being tight, my omd em10 mk iii with my pentax, konica and nikon lenses has been a god send. It's been very fun and rewarding blending those together. I very much love the feel of this camera with a little rig on it enhancing the grip.

This camera is truly amazing 😊

I love my EM-10. I use it exclusively for shooting with vintage lens. I have about 7 OM lens that look fabulous on the camera. As well as produce great images. I also have to OM-2 abs still use it today.

Nigel, I agree with everything you said, colors are EXCELLENT on Olympus cameras. I have the EM-5 II and after selling other cameras I recently got a Pen F. The menus were a nightmare the first I used them, I recall a situation the first time I went out with my EM-5 II were I couldn’t find the setting I was looking for and I lost the shot. However, after a few days with the camera I became familiar with the menus and I has never been a problem since. I recently got as well, but haven’t used yet, the Zhongyi Lens Turbo II speedbooster. I’m looking forward to get some swirls with my favorite Helios 44M!

I have the EM 1 and the EM 10 IV and more often than not, I take the 10 out for hikes because of its small weight. Love love love it.

I'm just about to get a used EM10 MkII for my birthday, I hope. :) Olympus makes fabulous cameras and fabulous glass. I use my EM1 MkII for my main work (12-40 Pro and 40-150 Pro lenses) and my vintage glass. I hope to add the EM10 to take on some of the vintage glass work. Great video as always, sir.

I was looking at 1 of these a few weeks ago to replace my lumix g2..... think I'll have to look harder now, thanks Zen 👍

I got a e-m1 original for like 350 with a vertical grip. Amazing camera for m42 lenses even with the crop factor.

Of all the cameras I owned over the years (including full-frame from Canon and Nikon), the E-M10 Mk2 is the one I love the most. No, it doesn’t have the image quality of a FF camera, but as a whole, for travel, walk-around, and street photography, it’s capable of producing excellent pictures, and a joy to use. That’s why I own two of them…

I really love these little walkabout sessions, Nigel, and the inclusion of the images at the end, with lens info. Did you notice, using the SLR Magic, that you were getting some swirly bokeh in the foliage against the light shots? Not to the same extent as the Helios, of course, but it's there, nontheless. My Son has the Panasonic MFT system and when I used it I was amazed at the quality it produced, from such a little sensor (relatively speaking). Great Sunday morning entertainment. George

A great little camera. Olympus were always more imaginative in their designs than the big brands. I've found that quite a few vintage lenses on mirrorless or dslr cameras do overexpose shots. As what you are seeing is 'live' this doesn't matter - just adjust to suit. TIP: Make sure to disable the EVF boost if you are using vintage lenses in Manual mode or it will stay bright whatever the settings - it's switched on by default. For discreet street photography, flip out the screen and look down to compose. People will think you are messing with your camera. Great for candids.

I've got the EM10 MKII, bought second hand, and it's a fantastic camera!

As always, You know, a superb video / Ulf

I just picked up the mk 3 version for 250 quid with less than 1000 shutter clicks on it. I'm honestly stunned, big step forward in the control interface and ergonomics compared with the original EM5 I used to have. Its a really good camera and nothing important is missing. I would say if there is a weakness it is the contrast detect autofocus, but if you want phase detect you have to go EM5iii and that is a lot more expensive. Easy to work around by setting manual focus to a function button and have peaking enabled if the AF is getting confused.

Re menu’s- hit the ok button and bring up the super control panel which you can view both in the viewfinder and on the rear screen and using the front and rear wheels and or the arrow pad, make changes to all the essentials.

I have the Fn2 button set to Peaking, and Fn1 set to Magnify. If your camera has Peaking on Fn2, then it must be that way because the previous owner set it to that. (Unless that's the camera's default until you change it, not sure....) I use Magnify almost exclusively with film camera lenses, and you can be very precise with it. As you probably know, you can spin the front wheel to change the magnification of the focus aid, a nice feature. Again, this is on the Mark II, not sure about the I.

A wonderful review on a wonderful little camera! I love these budget powerhouses. Maybe we could see what the original Canon EOS M can produce in your hands good sir📸👀 Quite cheap and good image quality, would love to watch your review on it!

Was wondering how this camera compares in size with the wonderful Pen, which was stunning. Love the video, too little spoken about the M4/3.

Thank you, I am expecting delivery of an Olympus OM-D EM-10 and am pleased with my choice especially after watching your review. I payed just over £200 which is more than what could be found a couple of years ago, maybe due to increasing interest in M43 cameras or just my inexperience. I can’t wait to get hold of it although I might take a while getting used to the menu system. I’ve been using Nikon apsc cameras and lenses for a number of years and although I like using them the weight and size of everything means I always have to lug heavy gear around. I am looking forward to having a small camera with me all of the time.

Yep, I have an EM1 and have seen no reason to update, because Olympus continue to provide firmware upgrades. I think all of your reservations were addressed on the upgrades. I've started picking up vintage lenses for it and enjoying zen photography!

I've got EM10 III and the XT-1, both cameras you've recommended. Switched from a Canon 6d. I've never been happier. I could use these forever.

Style and design ergonomics are fundamental in Olympus DNA.

I already have one em10 markii, but after looking this video I bought even em10! You can’t have too many em-cameras (and ukuleles). Best to have own body for every lens. No need to change them in demanding situations. Just put your hand on the right little camera.

Have the E-M5. It's a damned great camera. Don't shoot video, so it does exactly what I want it to, and it does it wonderfully.

Thanks for another insightful video with some lovely images! I love the small form factor and couldn't care less about sensor size but my concern is that the 2:1 crop factor changes the field of view so dramatically as to throw me off the composition. A relatively normal 58mm would view like a telephoto and if I want to use a 35mm on the street, I have to find an ultra wide 17mm and potentially deal with distortion at shorter distances. It does seem like moving to m4/3 means investing in the entire system, including the lenses. Did you feel that way or was it easy to adapt for you?

I bought the Olympus D E-M10 - from MPB and loved it. That is, until one of the 2 little magnets came loose that are behind the LCD screen, and blocked the screen from going back in position. I am not too sure of the functionality. Maybe to hold the screen to the body when folded in. Never could find anyone who could tell me the best way to glue them back in. Other than that, the camera is great to use!

With the over exposure you can fix that by adjusting the exposure compensation.

As Robin Wong stated, Olympus are not the best in any criteria, but great, well thought out, all rounder,s.Quite simply, they get the job done, pro or snapper. Btw are your image examples Jpeg or Raw?

One problem with the camera I noticed over the years is that even when screen touch function is off, when you're using the viewfinder and your nose touches the screen, the focus peaking button will not react. You need to take your nose off the screen 🙈

Any solution for the OM d 10 mark IV flip down screen when it is mounted kn a tripod? Thanks

QUESTION: in case I buy an OM10 just for geting Image Stabilization for film lenses, will I gain more stabilization with model "Mark II" than with the original OM10 ?

Nice video.. what about (just a suggestion) next video you share your experience/ feel between this omd vs fuji XT1.. which do u feel suits u better? :)

Great camera I used to own one.Best build quality of any OM-10 serie bar none (all metal chassis in stead of polycarbonate on newer models).

👍 Seems better than an E-PL5 I tried. I've got one stuck in manual mode (dial turns but doesn't do anything) - anyone got suggestions?

I totally agree that Panasonic didn't handle colors as good as Olympus, to put it mildly. Even shooting video, the color from a Panasonic GH6 is something to be dealt with a lot afterwards.

Greetings from Germany! I am also Olympus shooter!

I like your completely neutral and objective approach, nice video. Can I ask you what mike you're using, just out of curiosity. Thanks.

Hi should I buy this camera or the Fujifilm X-M1 they are the same price where Im gonna buy from and I cant really decide :(

do you know any cheaper versatile lenses for this camera?

В меню можно настроить камеру таким образом, чтобы фокус пикинг или лупа включались при вращении кольца фокусировки на камере. Естественно это будет работать только с автофокусными объективами Olympus.

woah this video looks a lot more detailed then the last, what camera are you shooting on?

This camera with just one lens the 17mm 1.8 is a sweet little kit.

ThkU, i have just bid one (1st gen) for less than 100 quids, btw just the body

did you use GH3 before, can you talk about it in 2024?

Have long been tempted by these Oly mirrorless cameras, do you know if all of them have no OLPF / no AA filter? If so, that's intriguing...

Thnx for the comprehensive review! Do you reckon this camera is still worth it in 2023? I can pick one up with a pancake kit lens for 239 euros

I have several m43 cameras, but this time I will mention two of them. Two siblings. The Panasonic GM1 and GM5. Both of them have advantages, and the GM5 will I consider as a future classic, and a digi Contax T3. The perfect lens for them is the Pana/Leica 15/1.7. With the Pana 45/2.8 (it has stabilisation) I used it for stealth portraits. The camera and the lens is so small, you have it in your palm, and wait for the right moment to shoot. I will never sell those two. With adapter, they can use what ever lens you prefer.

I have the EM 10 II

11:15 whoops! where did the thumb pad go? :-)

Does it shoot raw? I wouldn't mind tif, but I doubt that....

I bought Canon SL3...but end up go back to my E-M10.

Yes, Olympus has great color science, and lenses… but menus are not the best. I really like the Mk II version of this camera (w/ 5 axis IBIS). No overexposure problems on my EM-10ii… I use spot metering.

Here we go, Olympus prices going to 📈

I wonder how Pentax 110 lenses would work on this Olympus ,would make a nice small setup

Tempting, but I find it hard to justify the micro four third approach, especially with vintage lenses, cos the M43 sensor needs a really good lens, to deliver the kind of resolution, to a small sensor size. So to get the quality on an M43, you have to spend on a lens which is more expensive than that of an APS-C camera. a plus and minus that cancels out. And M43 is not the best for low light photography. Furthermore the camera is not smaller than many other APS-C alternatives, so the size advantage does not exist. And if you are using vintage lenses, the weight of the lens is exactly the same, so no advantage. But the prices for used Olympus bodies are not bad. The only advantage I see is the metal body, which is a lot better than the plastic bodies, on the Sony APS-C...., which might be important for some photographers, and the controls are nice. Great workflow.

i sold mine for 50$ .instantly regrets it

Is it good in 2023?

EM 10's are bargains.

The Mk II is a big upgrade - higher resolution EVF, 5 axis stabilization and other features. For only a little more you can get the original E-M1 - better build quality, more custom buttons, better ergonomics but a bit heavier. I got mine for less than $200. in good condition.

Here is a shot taken with an E-M10 Mk II and an "inverted" Minolta MC Rokkor - PF 58mm at f/1.8. The lens is mounted in the other direction with the front facing the sensor. I use a dumb inversion ring for this (55mm/FD mount) + a focal reducer (FD mount to M43). As you can see, the shot is very sharp. www.flickr.com/photos/130159606@N03/51304311967/in/datetaken-public/