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If you're talking about magnification limits, the macro lens you're interested in should provide a numerical figure for maximum magnification, so what is that? If it's the Zuiko 60mm f/2.8, the maximum magnification ratio is 1:1. That means you can fill the frame with a subject that's the size of the camera's sensor: about 17mm x 13mm.I've been thinking about getting a 60mm macro lens for my m43 camera. I wonder how it compares with RX10IV when shooting insects and flowers.
You can get in even closer with the RX10iv and a magnification lens attachment. I use the Polaroid 250d and find it superb to work with, especially from 70mm to 300mm (ish).I have both. In fact, the 60mm macro lens is the only reason I’m still hanging on to M43 and not converting totally to the Sony RX10iv and RX100vii.
It does depend upon what your interests are, and the degree of magnification required. I’m an insect freak and the Sony, good as it is, can’t get shots of small insects with the ease that a true macro can. Having said that, I took my 60mm lens on holiday and didn’t actually use it! It’s a case of the camera you have with you........ so the wasp spiders and unidentified digger wasp got recorded (and surprisingly well) on the Sony. The RX10 can get moving insects at enough distance not to frighten them, you can also get closeup filters for the lens, I have one.
I guess the answer to your question is does the RX satisfy your need for macro, if not, why not? Can you get somewhere to look at/try the macro lens and see how you get on with it? That attached to a M43 body doesn’t have the bulk of the Sony so becomes much more manoeuvrable in tight spaces for me at least. The other factor is cost, obviously, the 60mm is going to cost quite a bit and only you can tell if that’s worth it for you. For flowers and other things like that pretty much any camera can do very well and I wouldn’t bother with a true macro lens.
I’ll try to answer any other specific questions you may have.


everything involves compromiseAgreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
A diopter is not needed for an image like this.
Lack of a blurred background is the only aspect of RX10 IV image quality I do not like. My favorite aspect of this camera is MFD of 28" at full zoom.Agreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
While true I gladly give up isolation to get more of the subject in focus without resorting to focus stacking. This is especially true with flower photos because I feel the leaves in the background enhance the photo.Agreed, but the flip side can be getting a blurred enough background to get the subject in isolation!
Wasn't suggesting it was needed. Just noting what was used for this shot.