Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- 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
- Revealed January 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Renewed by Olympus E-PM2

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both designed by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

The E-M1X was brought out 7 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1X grades vs the E-PM1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus PEN E-PM1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-PM1
E-M1X | E-PM1 | |||
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Released | January 2019 | ![]() | November 2011 | Fresher by 88 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-M1X
E-PM1 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-PM1
E-M1X | E-PM1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display size |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM1 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the E-PM1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and E-PM1 is 54 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The photograph here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and E-PM1.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to give you more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2019-01-24 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic VI |
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 | 20 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4032 x 3024 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD 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 | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, 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 lb) | 265 grams (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 pictures | 330 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Two | One |
Retail cost | $2,999 | $499 |