Upgrade Guide

Olympus OM-D E-M1X→Olympus PEN-F

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Olympus

OM-D E-M1X

£479 used

2019

→

Upgrade to

Olympus

PEN-F

£445 used (-£34)

2016

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Skip it

The PEN-F offers little measurable spec improvement over the OM-D E-M1X. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	OM-D E-M1X	PEN-F
Price	£479 used	£445 used
Released	2019	2016	↓
Sensor	20.4MP Four Thirds Live MOS	20.3MP Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP	↓
Video	4K/30p, C4K/24p, Full HD 120p	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	121-point cross-type on-sensor phase detect + contrast, Intelligent Subject Detection	Contrast-detect AF (FAST AF), 81 areas, face / eye detection
Stabilisation	Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation	Sensor-shift in-body stabilisation
Burst Rate	60fps (18fps with continuous AF)	10fps	↓
Battery Life	~870 shots (CIPA)	~330 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	997g (with battery)	427g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	EVF, 100% coverage, 1.48-1.65x (50 mm lens)	OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.08-1.23x
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Dual SD slots	Single SD slot

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