Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS200

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS200, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS200 (1") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was announced 12 months after the ZS200 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-M1X matches up versus the ZS200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic ZS200 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic ZS200 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the ZS200.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and ZS200 is 54 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and ZS200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1X provides the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The newer E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.