Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS10

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was brought out 8 years later than the ZS10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-M1X grades versus the ZS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M1X enjoys outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS10 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X vs the ZS10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and ZS10 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and ZS10.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-M1X will provide greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-M1X should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.