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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 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
  • Launched January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Replacement is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GH1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was manufactured 9 years later than the GH1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1X grades against the GH1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GH1

 E-M1X GH1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019July 2009More recent by 117 months
Display resolution1037k460kCrisper display (+577k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GH1 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GH1

 E-M1X GH1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has got outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X vs the GH1.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and GH1 is 54 and 81 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and GH1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to give extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
59
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Street photography factors
67
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997g)
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Sports photography camera
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (60.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (870 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
68
good battery power (870 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
58
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery power (320 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (870 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery power (320 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
68
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (997 grams)
72
selfie friendly display
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-01-24 2009-07-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 10.50 m
Flash modes 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
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lb) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 870 images 320 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,999 $949