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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
68 Imaging
59 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83 Imaging
51 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-M1 III
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX100 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic LX100, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 II was unveiled 2 years after the LX100 which is a fairly serious difference 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 LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 II matches up against the LX100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
 E-M1 II LX100 
ReleasedSeptember 2016September 2014More modern by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k921kCrisper screen (+116k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 LX100 E-M1 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic LX100

		

		

			
 E-M1 II LX100 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II has got exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") and a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 II versus Panasonic LX100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1 II and the LX100.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and LX100 is 68 and 83 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 II and LX100.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus E-M1 II to result in extra detail having an extra 7MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger E-M1 II should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
75
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
70
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (13MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic LX100 as a Street photography camera
78
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch to focus
 weather proofing
 lighter than others (574 grams)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
76
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 no moving screen
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 Sports photography highlights
74
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
67
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 has tracking focus
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100
72
 lighter than others (574 grams)
 weather proofing
 features touch to focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
75
 has touch focus
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography features
76
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a good size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery life (350 per charge)
73
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (13 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
79
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external mic port
 lighter than others (574g)
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good maximum aperture (f1.7)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 no microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic LX100
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Category Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-09-19 2014-09-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4112 x 3088
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 9.10 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 574g (1.27 pounds) 393g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 80 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.7 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 12.5
DXO Low light rating 1312 553
Other
Battery life 350 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,700 $800