Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FX78, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FX78 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FX78 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was introduced 8 years later than the FX78 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1X grades against the FX78 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FX78 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features outer dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic FX78 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FX78 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X and the FX78.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and FX78 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and FX78.

As you can see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will give greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.