Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX90

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 II was announced 5 years after the FX90 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up against the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic FX90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the FX90.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 II and FX90 is 68 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 II and FX90.

Clearly, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 II will render more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.