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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M10 versus 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 (16MP) and the E-M1X (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 was manufactured 5 years prior to the E-M1X which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M10 grades versus the E-M1X with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-M10 E-M1X 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-M10

 E-M1X E-M10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019March 2014More modern by 59 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M1X

 E-M10 E-M1X 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1037k1037kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus E-M1X has dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 versus Olympus E-M1X in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 vs the E-M1X.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 and E-M1X is 82 and 54 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 and E-M1X.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged E-M10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X sensor size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography information
Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
77
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others in class (396g)
67
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect autofocus
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M10
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
67
features focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (396g)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
great battery (870 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (997g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
great battery (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Vlogging factors
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
33
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (396g)
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
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Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus E-M1X Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Olympus E-M1X
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Olympus OM-D E-M1X
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 Olympus OM-D E-M1X
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-18 2019-01-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Dual TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 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
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lb) 997 gr (2.20 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 870 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at launch $600 $2,999