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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Announced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic G2
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic G1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and G1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was unveiled 10 years later than the G1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M1X scores against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic G1

 E-M1X G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2009More recent by 122 months
Display resolution1037k460kClearer display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus E-M1X

 G1 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G1

 E-M1X G1 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1X comes with exterior 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 G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic G1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the G1.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and G1 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and G1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to provide you with extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic G1
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
57
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography information
Panasonic G1 Street photography information
67
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (997g)
72
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (870 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Panasonic G1 Travel photography advice
68
good battery life (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (997 grams)
62
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (870 CIPA)
2 card slots
57
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G1 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
heavier than others in class (997g)
18
no video
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2019-01-24 2009-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 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, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 360g (0.79 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 463
Other
Battery life 870 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $2,999 $0