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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Released January 2019
  • Replaced the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and FZ300 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FZ300 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 3 years after the FZ300 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-M1X scores versus the FZ300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic FZ300

 E-M1X FZ300 
ReleasedJanuary 2019July 2015Newer by 43 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus E-M1X

 FZ300 E-M1X 
Screen resolution1040k1037kCrisper screen (+3k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FZ300

 E-M1X FZ300 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X features external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ300 has measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the FZ300.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and FZ300 is 54 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and FZ300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will give extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography factors
76
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
46
focusing manually
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography highlights
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than average (997 grams)
59
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Sports photography highlights
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (870 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ300 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (870 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (997 grams)
59
great battery pack (380 shots)
environment sealing
has touch to focus
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery power (870 shots)
two card slots
52
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging factors
68
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
heavier than average (997g)
62
rather wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than average in class (691g)
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2019-01-24 2015-07-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lb) 691 grams (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 photos 380 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,999 $598