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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
84
Overall
65

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II 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 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
Olympus E-M5 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
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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).

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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.

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

 E-M1X E-M5 II 
ReleasedJanuary 2019February 2015Newer by 49 months

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

 E-M5 II E-M1X 

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

 E-M1X E-M5 II 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1037k1037kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

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

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography advice
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
82
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography highlights
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (310 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography features
68
better than average battery life (870 shots)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (997g)
74
environment proofing
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (310 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging info
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging info
68
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
82
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-M5 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus OM-D E-M5 II
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