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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
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Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 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 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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FX78

 E-M1X FX78 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2011More recent by 98 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FX78 E-M1X 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX78

 E-M1X FX78 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Panasonic FX78 Street photography information
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screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1X
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (870 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography info
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good battery pack (870 shots)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography highlights
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has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
good battery pack (870 shots)
two card slots
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fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
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screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (997 grams)
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX78
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
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