Canon G9 X II vs Olympus E-PM2

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon G9 X II vs Olympus E-PM2, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the G9 X II (20MP) and E-PM2 (16MP) and the G9 X II (1") and E-PM2 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The G9 X II was brought out 3 years after the E-PM2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon G9 X II being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the G9 X II scores vs the E-PM2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G9 X Mark II & Olympus PEN E-PM2. The entire galleries are available at Canon G9 X II Gallery & Olympus E-PM2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon G9 X II offers physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus E-PM2 has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the G9 X II versus the E-PM2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 X II and E-PM2 is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G9 X II and E-PM2.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 X II due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon G9 X II will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern G9 X II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.