Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus PEN-F

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.