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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FH7 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was introduced 7 years later than the FH7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M1X grades vs the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FH7

 E-M1X FH7 
IntroducedJanuary 2019September 2011Fresher by 90 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FH7 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FH7

 E-M1X FH7 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X has outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FH7.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FH7 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FH7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Panasonic FH7 Street photography information
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography highlights
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery life (870 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery life (870 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
71
lighter than average (126 grams)
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography details
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery life (870 shots)
has dual storage slots
43
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic FH7
68
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than average (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2019-01-24 2011-09-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.30 m
Flash options 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 reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 126g (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
Pricing at release $2,999 $149