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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(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
Panasonic FX90
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FX90

 E-M1X FX90 
IntroducedJanuary 2019August 2011More modern by 91 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FX90 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX90

 E-M1X FX90 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
67
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (997 grams)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (997g)
60
offers focus by touch
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging highlights
68
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (997g)
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
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