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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
70
Overall
59

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Key Specs

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
  • Released January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-M5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-M5 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was brought out 6 years later than the E-M5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M1X scores versus the E-M5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-M5

 E-M1X E-M5 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2012Fresher by 82 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k610kCrisper display (+427k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-M5 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-M5

 E-M1X E-M5 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 has specifications of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-M5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X vs the E-M5.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and E-M5 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and E-M5.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus E-M5
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (997 grams)
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography details
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography details
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (870 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather proof
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 Travel photography highlights
68
great battery (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than others (997 grams)
66
weather proof
provides touch focus
good MP (16MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (870 per charge)
has dual storage slots
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5
68
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than others (997g)
34
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-M5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus OM-D E-M5
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus OM-D E-M5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-24 2012-04-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VI
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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.58x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 425 grams (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 826
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $2,999 $799