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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus PEN-F front
Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(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
  • Released January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus PEN-F, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was released 3 years later than the PEN-F and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the E-M1X matches up vs the PEN-F with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus PEN-F

 E-M1X PEN-F 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2016More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-M1X

 PEN-F E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus PEN-F

 E-M1X PEN-F 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution1037k1037kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X offers outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has proportions of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus PEN-F in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X against the PEN-F.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and PEN-F is 54 and 84 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and PEN-F.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Portrait photography camera
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
75
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Olympus PEN-F as a Street photography camera
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997g)
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Olympus PEN-F Sports photography factors
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low battery pack (330 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-M1X
Travel photography with Olympus PEN-F
68
better than average battery (870 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
75
has touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Olympus PEN-F Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
no external microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus PEN-F
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus PEN-F
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus PEN-F
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-01-24 2016-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VII
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 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 121 81
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 427 gr (0.94 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 894
Other
Battery life 870 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,999 $1,000