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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Introduced April 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-P2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-P2 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was introduced 8 years later than the E-P2 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-M1X grades against the E-P2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-P2

 E-M1X E-P2 
IntroducedJanuary 2019April 2010More recent by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kSharper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus E-M1X

 E-P2 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P2

 E-M1X E-P2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus E-P2 has measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-P2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X vs the E-P2.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and E-P2 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and E-P2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-M1X to provide greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus E-P2 as a Portrait photography camera
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Olympus E-P2 Street photography factors
67
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997g)
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus E-P2
68
good battery (870 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average (997g)
43
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography info
Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
good battery (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
60
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery (300 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Olympus E-P2 Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
heavier than average (997g)
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P2
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus PEN E-P2
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus PEN E-P2
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-24 2010-04-22
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 4:3
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 355 grams (0.78 pounds)
Physical 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 All around rating not tested 56
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 505
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 300 photographs
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 feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC card
Card slots Dual One
Launch cost $2,999 $799