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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FP8

 E-M1X FP8 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019July 2009Fresher by 116 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kClearer display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FP8 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP8

 E-M1X FP8 

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP8 Portrait photography information
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Street photography advice
67
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography highlights
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography details
Panasonic FP8 Travel photography details
68
good battery power (870 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (997g)
56
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (151 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (870 CIPA)
two card slots
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging factors
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (997 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (151g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Announced 2019-01-24 2009-07-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,037k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.50 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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 gr (2.20 lbs) 151 gr (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 photos -
Battery style Built-in -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Retail price $2,999 $300