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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX100
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic LX100 II, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the LX100 II (17MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was released 6 months later than the LX100 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the E-M1X grades versus the LX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic LX100 II

 E-M1X LX100 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus E-M1X

 LX100 II E-M1X 
Display resolution1240k1037kCrisper display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic LX100 II

 E-M1X LX100 II 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019August 2018Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has got outer 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) while the Panasonic LX100 II has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic LX100 II 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 vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X against the LX100 II.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and LX100 II is 54 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and LX100 II.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Portrait photography features
76
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography highlights
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competition (997g)
77
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Sports photography camera
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (870 per charge)
has phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery (340 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery (870 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
78
good battery (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery (870 shots)
2 card slots
76
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 II as a Vlogging camera
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
more heavy than competition (997 grams)
36
quite wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Type Pro Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2018-08-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 17 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Highest aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus range - 3cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,037k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 1800 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lb) 392 grams (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 2 One
Retail price $2,999 $998