Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic FZ80

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FZ80, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the FZ80 (18MP) is very comparable but the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and FZ80 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was released 2 years after the FZ80 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M1X scores against the FZ80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic FZ80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X has physical 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) and the Panasonic FZ80 has dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic FZ80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M1X versus the FZ80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and FZ80 is 54 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and FZ80.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.