Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LZ20

Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LZ20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and LZ20 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and LZ20 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was launched 6 years after the LZ20 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M1X scores vs the LZ20 for 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-LZ20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X has external 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) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X vs the LZ20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and LZ20 is 54 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and LZ20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-M1X due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.