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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS 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
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was introduced 6 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M1X grades versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 E-M1X XZ-2 iHS 
ReleasedJanuary 2019December 2012More modern by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kClearer screen (+117k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus E-M1X

 XZ-2 iHS E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 E-M1X XZ-2 iHS 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X against the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and XZ-2 iHS is 54 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography information
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
46
has manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography features
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
66
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (870 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
great battery (340 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography details
68
great battery life (870 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (997g)
61
great battery (340 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (346g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
great battery life (870 shots)
two card slots
55
has manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (346g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-01-24 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 35
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings 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
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 346 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life 870 images 340 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual Single
Price at launch $2,999 $450