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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus 1s front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus 1
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus 1s, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 1s (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 1s (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was announced 3 years later than the 1s and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X grades versus the 1s when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus 1s

 E-M1X 1s 
LaunchedJanuary 2019April 2015Fresher by 47 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Olympus E-M1X

 1s E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 1s

 E-M1X 1s 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior 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 1s has sizing of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus 1s in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the 1s.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 1s is 54 and 79 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and 1s.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will render more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 1s Portrait photography highlights
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
46
you can focus manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M1X
Street photography with Olympus 1s
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997g)
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Olympus 1s Sports photography factors
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (60.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (870 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
44
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (450 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (870 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
64
great battery (450 per charge)
includes focus via touch
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (300mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 1s Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
53
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1s as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
heavier than competitors (997g)
32
decently wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone port
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 1s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 1s
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus 1s
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus 1s
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2015-04-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-300mm (10.7x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.30 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 402 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 450 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Two 1
Price at launch $2,999 $699