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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was announced 6 years later than the XZ-10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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 XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the XZ-10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus XZ-10

 E-M1X XZ-10 
IntroducedJanuary 2019January 2013Fresher by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Olympus E-M1X

 XZ-10 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-10

 E-M1X XZ-10 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X and the XZ-10.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and XZ-10 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and XZ-10.

As you can tell, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will result in greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography advice
76
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
45
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography info
67
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography information
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (870 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography details
68
great battery (870 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
great battery (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
53
you can focus manually
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging factors
68
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
35
relatively wide (26mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-10
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Released 2019-01-24 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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 mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 pounds) 221 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail price $2,999 $428