Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 7040

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 7040, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 7040 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 7040 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was revealed 9 years later than the 7040 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 7040 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1X matches up vs the 7040 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has physical measurements 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 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X vs the 7040.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 7040 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and 7040.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will show greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.