Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX9

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-300 was introduced 14 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-300 grades against the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-300 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 features outer dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") and a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-300 vs the GX9.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and GX9 is 67 and 82 respectively.

Normally, its hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and GX9.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to produce more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older E-300 will be behind in sensor innovation.