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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
67 Imaging
62 Features
96 Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(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
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
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-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 III was released 13 months after the E-M1X making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1 III scores vs the E-M1X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 E-M1 III E-M1X 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2019Newer by 13 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-M1 III

		

		

			
 E-M1X E-M1 III 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 E-M1 III E-M1X 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1037k1037kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 III provides external dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1X has measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 III versus the E-M1X.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 III and E-M1X is 67 and 54 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and E-M1X.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should really factor the age  of the products into consideration. The newer E-M1 III provides an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
77
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
76
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
78
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
67
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than competitors in class (997g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
81
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect AF
80
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery life (870 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
79
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
68
 great battery life (870 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Landscape photography information
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography information
81
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather sealing
 two card slots
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery life (870 shots)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging information
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
79
 display is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
68
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic port
 heavier than competitors in class (997 grams)
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-11 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic IX Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 121 121
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 60.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 580 grams (1.28 pounds) 997 grams (2.20 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 420 photos 870 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Built-in
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) -
Storage slots 2 2
Cost at release $1,800 $2,999