Epson R-D1x vs Olympus E-PM1

Lets examine more closely at the Epson R-D1x and Olympus E-PM1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Epson and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the R-D1x (6MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) and the R-D1x (APS-C) and E-PM1 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R-D1x was launched 3 years earlier than the E-PM1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R-D1x scores vs the E-PM1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1x & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Epson R-D1x Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Epson R-D1x has got outer dimensions of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R-D1x against the E-PM1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1x and E-PM1 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R-D1x and E-PM1.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R-D1x featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PM1 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged R-D1x is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.