Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 1.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
- Launched November 2003
- Later Model is Olympus E-3
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview
Let's look more in depth at the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-M1X, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

The E-1 was revealed 16 years prior to the E-M1X and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-1 matches up versus the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-1 & Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus E-M1X
E-1 | E-M1X |
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-1
E-M1X | E-1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | November 2003 | Fresher by 184 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 1.8" | Larger display (+1.2") |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 134k | Crisper display (+903k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-M1X
E-1 | E-M1X | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-1 provides external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has proportions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-M1X in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 against the E-M1X.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and E-M1X is 59 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and E-M1X.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to produce extra detail because of its extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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


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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Olympus E-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
Category | Pro DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2003-11-29 | 2019-01-24 |
Body design | Large SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 226.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 5MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2560 x 1920 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 45 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 1.8" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 134k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | None | 4096x2160 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 735g (1.62 pounds) | 997g (2.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") | 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 | - | 870 pictures |
Battery form | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | - |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Retail cost | $1,700 | $2,999 |