Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus SZ-11

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and SZ-11 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was released 7 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-M1X grades against the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X features outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the SZ-11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and SZ-11 is 54 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and SZ-11.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1X is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.