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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
65
Imaging
63
Features
96
Overall
76
OM System OM-1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

OM System OM-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 599g - 135 x 92 x 73mm
  • Released February 2022
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Revealed November 2017
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the OM System OM-1 (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The OM System OM-1 was launched 4 years after the G9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the OM System OM-1 scores versus the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick OM System OM-1 over the Panasonic G9

 OM System OM-1 G9 
RevealedFebruary 2022November 2017More modern by 52 months
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the OM System OM-1

 G9 OM System OM-1 

Common features in the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G9

 OM System OM-1 G9 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The OM System OM-1 has got exterior dimensions of 135mm x 92mm x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Analyze the OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the OM System OM-1 against the G9.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the OM System OM-1 and G9 is 65 and 62 respectively.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the OM System OM-1 and G9.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent OM System OM-1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with OM System OM-1
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
77
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
76
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

OM System OM-1 Street photography information
Panasonic G9 Street photography information
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
75
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

OM System OM-1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery power (520 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

OM System OM-1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic G9 Travel photography advice
78
great battery power (520 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

OM System OM-1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery power (520 CIPA)
has double storage slots
76
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

OM System OM-1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
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OM System OM-1 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for OM System OM-1 and Panasonic G9
 OM System OM-1Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type OM System OM-1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-02-15 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked BSI Live MOS Sensor CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 1053 225
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 118 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 599g (1.32 lbs) 658g (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 92 x 73mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.9") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 520 images 400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLX-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 2
Pricing at launch $2,199 $1,500