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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus PEN E-P5 front
Portability
85 Imaging
53 Features
76 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • Replaced the Olympus E-P3
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-P5 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was released 5 years after the E-P5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1X grades vs the E-P5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-P5

		

		

			
 E-M1X E-P5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019October 2013More modern by 65 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 E-P5 E-M1X 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P5

		

		

			
 E-M1X E-P5 
Focus manually  More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution1037k1037kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus E-P5 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X against the E-P5.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and E-P5 is 54 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and E-P5.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus E-P5 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection focusing
 supports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
Olympus E-P5 Street photography features
67
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (997g)
78
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competition (420g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography features
Olympus E-P5 Sports photography features
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
68
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography features
Olympus E-P5 Travel photography features
68
 better than average battery pack (870 shots)
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
68
 offers focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 more heavy than competition (420g)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography advice
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 better than average battery pack (870 shots)
 has dual storage slots
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus E-P5 as a Vlogging camera
68
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (997 grams)
33
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (420 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-P5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-P5
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus PEN E-P5
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus PEN E-P5
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-01-24 2013-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (ISO 100)
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 (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64)
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 420 gr (0.93 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 72
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 895
Other
Battery life 870 pictures 330 pictures
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 1
Cost at launch $2,999 $389