Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ100

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FZ100, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FZ100 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FZ100 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 8 years after the FZ100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M1X matches up vs the FZ100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X has physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ100 has sizing of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1X vs the FZ100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and FZ100 is 54 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FZ100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will result in extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an advantage in sensor innovation.