Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS20

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1X was launched 7 years later than the TS20 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1X scores versus the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the TS20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TS20 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and TS20.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent E-M1X is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.