Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Announced January 2019
- Older Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2011
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
On this page, we are looking at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX90, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FX90 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FX90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe E-M1X was launched 7 years after the FX90 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera.
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the E-M1X scores versus the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FX90
E-M1X | FX90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2019 | August 2011 | More modern by 91 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 460k | Sharper display (+577k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus E-M1X
FX90 | E-M1X |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX90
E-M1X | FX90 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X features external measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1X versus the FX90.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and FX90 is 54 and 95 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and FX90.
All in all, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1X will show greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2011-08-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
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 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,037 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 60.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.90 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 reduction, Slow Sync |
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, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 997 gr (2.20 lbs) | 149 gr (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 870 shots | 200 shots |
Battery type | 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 | 2 | Single |
Launch cost | $2,999 | $227 |