Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5

Following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP5, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FP5 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FP5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was released 8 years after the FP5 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1X matches up against the FP5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys exterior dimensions 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 FP5 has dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FP5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FP5 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and FP5.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.