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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850

Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 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
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and GX850 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was launched 2 years after the GX850 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-M1X scores against the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 E-M1X GX850 
ReleasedJanuary 2019January 2017Newer by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus E-M1X

		

		

			
 GX850 E-M1X 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
 E-M1X GX850 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X provides physical dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the E-M1X against the GX850.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1X and GX850 is 54 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and GX850.
All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus E-M1X to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
76
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
66
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX850 Street photography highlights
67
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (997 grams)
80
 screen tilts
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 great high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Sports photography information
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
80
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (60.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 good battery (870 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
52
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (210 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography info
68
 good battery (870 per charge)
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (997 grams)
79
 provides focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery power (210 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus E-M1X as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
79
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 good battery (870 per charge)
 has dual storage slots
71
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery power (210 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging information
68
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focusing
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic jack
 heavier than average in class (997g)
73
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have mic support
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX850
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Also called - Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-01-24 2017-01-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction
Hot shoe    
AEB    
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 997 grams (2.20 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 586
Other
Battery life 870 images 210 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type - microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual Single
Pricing at launch $2,999 $548