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).

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.

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 |