Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Overview
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FX78
E-M1X | FX78 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | January 2011 | More recent by 98 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-M1X
FX78 | E-M1X | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX78
E-M1X | FX78 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FX77 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 226.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
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 | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1400 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 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 Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997 grams (2.20 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail cost | $2,999 | $210 |