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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
65 Imaging
63 Features
96 Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Announced February 2022
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was brought out 3 years after the E-M1X which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the OM System OM-1 grades versus the E-M1X in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 E-M1X 
AnnouncedFebruary 2022January 2019Newer by 38 months
Screen resolution1620k1037kClearer screen (+583k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the OM System OM-1

		

		

			
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Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 OM System OM-1 E-M1X 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The OM System OM-1 has got outer dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has sizing of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Compare the OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the OM System OM-1 and the E-M1X.
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the OM System OM-1 and E-M1X is 65 and 54 respectively.
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and E-M1X.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should factor the production date  of the cameras into account. The more recent OM System OM-1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
OM System OM-1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
77
 has manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
76
 focusing manually
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Street photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
67
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 weather proofing
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (997g)
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Sports Comparison
OM System OM-1 Sports photography information
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent mode (1/32,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (870 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 OM System OM-1 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
78
 better than average battery life (520 per charge)
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
68
 great battery pack (870 shots)
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than competition (997g)
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Landscape Comparison
OM System OM-1 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery life (520 CIPA)
 has double storage slots
79
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great battery pack (870 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
OM System OM-1 Vlogging advice
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging advice
78
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic port
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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OM System OM-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Olympus E-M1X
 OM System OM-1Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type OM System OM-1 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-02-15 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO 80 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 1053 121
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 118 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions - 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 997 gr (2.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 images 870 images
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BLX-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $2,199 $2,999