Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic S3

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S3, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and S3 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and S3 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The E-M1X was released 8 years later than the S3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-M1X scores vs the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X provides external 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 S3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic S3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the E-M1X vs the S3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and S3 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and S3.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.