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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(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
Olympus E-M1X
(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
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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).

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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.

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

 E-1 E-M1X 

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

 E-M1X E-1 
RevealedJanuary 2019November 2003Fresher by 184 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"1.8"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1037k134kCrisper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography features
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
no liveview
low resolution (5 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography factors
Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (735g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography info
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
47
lighter than competition in class (735g)
weather proof
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low resolution (5MP)
display is not selfie friendly
68
better than average battery pack (870 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
tiny screen (1.8")
no liveview
no image stabilization
low resolution (5 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging details
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging details
9
no video
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-1Olympus OM-D E-M1X
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