OM System OM-5 vs Olympus E-M1X

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the OM System OM-5 and Olympus E-M1X, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the OM System OM-5 (20MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-5 was announced 3 years later than the E-M1X and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the OM System OM-5 grades vs the E-M1X with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for OM System OM-5 and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The whole galleries are provided at OM System OM-5 Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-5 offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the OM System OM-5 compared to the E-M1X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-5 and E-M1X is 80 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-5 and E-M1X.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos but you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The younger OM System OM-5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.