The Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV is an entry-level camera that wears the hand-me-downs of its bigger siblings. The $800 camera and lens kit — $700 for just the body — borrows the eye detection algorithms of the E-M1 Mark III and a truncated five-axis image stabilization system, all paired with a sensor that’s only 0.1 megapixels shy of cameras that cost more than twice as much. The E-M10 Mark IV alaunches as its parents consider a split. With Olympus in talks to sell its imaging division to Japan Industrial Partners, the future of the camera line — and the lenses and accessories — is uncertain. The company expects to reach an agreement at the end of September, but until then, the state of Olympus cameras is fraught with rumors and questions. Like any hand-me-down, the E-M10 Mark IV’s features are a little rough around the edges. Are the cost savings for the more affordable OM-D camera worth it despite a few snags? I spent two weeks with the Olympus E-M10 Mark IV to see where the camera i...
In-body stabilization; Compact, vintage design; Good image quality; Affordable;
Slower performance; More noise than APS-C cameras;