Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8

Lets look closer at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FP8 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FP8 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was revealed 9 years later than the FP8 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1X matches up against the FP8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X offers exterior 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 FP8 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP8 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X and the FP8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FP8 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FP8.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.