Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-M5 II

Following is a in depth assessment of the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-M5 II, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Epson and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-M5 II (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R-D1x was revealed 7 years earlier than the E-M5 II which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Epson R-D1x being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-M5 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the R-D1x grades against the E-M5 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Epson R-D1x and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The full galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Epson R-D1x provides exterior measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Olympus E-M5 II has dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).

Look at the Epson R-D1x versus Olympus E-M5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R-D1x compared to the E-M5 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R-D1x and E-M5 II is 75 and 80 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R-D1x and E-M5 II.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x with its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M5 II will show extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.