Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S5

Following is a complete review of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic S5, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the S5 (24MP) is very comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and S5 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was brought out 18 months earlier than the S5 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-M1X scores versus the S5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-M1X compared to the S5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and S5 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and S5.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic S5 will produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-M1X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.