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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010

Portability
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Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and 8010 (13MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and 8010 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 9 years later than the 8010 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 8010 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1X matches up against the 8010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus 8010

 E-M1X 8010 
IntroducedJanuary 2019February 2010More recent by 110 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Olympus E-M1X

 8010 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 8010

 E-M1X 8010 

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features exterior measurements 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 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X versus the 8010.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and 8010 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and 8010.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver more detail due to its extra 7MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
Olympus 8010 Street photography advice
67
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 8010 as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery power (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Olympus 8010 Travel photography factors
68
great battery power (870 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
64
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (245g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Olympus 8010
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (13MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Olympus 8010
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screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (245 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus 8010
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 8010
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-01-24 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Minimum native ISO 200 64
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lb) 245 gr (0.54 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs -
Form of battery Built-in -
Battery ID - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at launch $2,999 $600