Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic ZS7

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 7 years later than the ZS7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the E-M1X matches up against the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1X provides outer measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X versus Panasonic ZS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X compared to the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and ZS7 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and ZS7.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-M1X featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-M1X will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage in sensor technology.