Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7
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![Olympus OM-D E-M1X front Olympus OM-D E-M1X front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1X/Olympus-E-M1X-front.jpg)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- 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
- Released January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Overview
The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FS7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FS7 (1/2.5") feature different sensor sizes.
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The E-M1X was revealed 10 years after the FS7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X scores versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FS7
E-M1X | FS7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 122 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+807k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Olympus E-M1X
FS7 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FS7
E-M1X | FS7 |
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X provides external 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 FS7 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X vs the FS7.
![Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FS7 is 54 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FS7.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will result in greater detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-OM-D-E-M1X-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FS7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FS7 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2019-01-24 | 2009-01-16 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 33-132mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 lbs) | 139 gr (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 form | Built-in | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $2,999 | $160 |