Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2019
- Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
- Released February 2015
- Replaced the Olympus E-M5
- Updated by Olympus E-M5 III
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Overview
The following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-M5 II (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was manufactured 4 years after the E-M5 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X scores versus the E-M5 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus OM-D E-M5 II. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus E-M5 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-M5 II
E-M1X | E-M5 II | |||
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Released | January 2019 | February 2015 | Newer by 49 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Olympus E-M1X
E-M5 II | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-M5 II
E-M1X | E-M5 II | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 1037k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has got physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus E-M5 II has proportions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X versus the E-M5 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and E-M5 II is 54 and 80 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and E-M5 II.
To sum up, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus E-M1X to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus OM-D E-M5 II |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2015-02-06 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | MOS |
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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 1,037 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 469 grams (1.03 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 896 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 310 shots |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Retail pricing | $2,999 | $699 |