Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX75

The following is a in depth review of the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX75, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FX75 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FX75 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 8 years after the FX75 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1X grades vs the FX75 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X features physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FX75.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and FX75 is 54 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and FX75.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.