Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH8

The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FH8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FH8 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FH8 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was released 7 years after the FH8 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH8 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X grades versus the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X vs the FH8.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and FH8 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and FH8.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.