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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Replaced the 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and E-M1X (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-5 was released 9 years before the E-M1X which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-5 grades vs the E-M1X when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-5 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-5

 E-M1X E-5 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2011Newer by 97 months
Display resolution1037k920kCrisper display (+117k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-5 E-M1X 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-5 features outer dimensions of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) while the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-5 compared to the E-M1X.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and E-M1X is 58 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-5 and E-M1X.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
60
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography info
Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-5 Sports photography info
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
low MP (12 megapixels)
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (870 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
56
weather sealing
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
68
great battery power (870 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-5
Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
65
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse function
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 Vlogging info
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
64
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
includes microphone port
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
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Olympus E-5 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus E-5Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-03 2019-01-24
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic V+ Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 121
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.74x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 4096x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 800g (1.76 lb) 997g (2.20 lb)
Dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 870 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BLM-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 2 2
Launch cost $1,700 $2,999