Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7010

Following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus 7010, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 7010 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 7010 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was revealed 9 years after the 7010 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7010 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1X grades against the 7010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has proportions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the 7010.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and 7010 is 54 and 94 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and 7010.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have a benefit in sensor innovation.