Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7030

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 7030, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 7030 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 7030 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was released 9 years after the 7030 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7030 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the E-M1X matches up against the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus 7030. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus 7030 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outside dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X versus the 7030.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 7030 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and 7030.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.