Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1 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
- Released January 2019
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Renewed by Olympus E-P2
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-P1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-P1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M1X was launched 9 years after the E-P1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-M1X scores against the E-P1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus PEN E-P1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus E-P1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-P1
E-M1X | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | July 2009 | More modern by 116 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Sharper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Olympus E-M1X
E-P1 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P1
E-M1X | E-P1 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X offers physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P1 has dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-P1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X versus the E-P1.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and E-P1 is 54 and 86 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and E-P1.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-P1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-P1 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-01-24 | 2009-07-29 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic V |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 lb) | 355g (0.78 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 55 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Price at release | $2,999 | $182 |