Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic G9

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and G9 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-300 was introduced 14 years before the G9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-300 scores vs the G9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-300 has got physical dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-300 versus Panasonic G9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the E-300 versus the G9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and G9 is 67 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and G9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic G9 to deliver more detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.