Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II

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).

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.