Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched August 2015
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Introduced January 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

The E-M10 II was revealed 4 years earlier than the E-M1X which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M10 II matches up against the E-M1X when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Olympus OM-D E-M1X. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Olympus E-M1X Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-M1X
E-M10 II | E-M1X | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper display (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-M10 II
E-M1X | E-M10 II | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | August 2015 | Newer by 41 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-M1X
E-M10 II | E-M1X | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 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).
Check out the Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-M10 II versus the E-M1X.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and E-M1X is 82 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and E-M1X.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Olympus OM-D E-M1X |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2015-08-25 | 2019-01-24 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | Dual TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,037k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 60.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 997 gr (2.20 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 images | 870 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | Single | Dual |
Launch cost | $499 | $2,999 |