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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
36
Overall
40
Olympus E-420 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-420
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-410
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the E-420 (10MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-420 was introduced 10 years earlier than the GX9 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-420 matches up vs the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-420 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-420 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-420

 GX9 E-420 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2008More modern by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-420 and Panasonic GX9

 E-420 GX9 
Manually focus More exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-420 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-420 versus Panasonic GX9 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-420 vs the GX9.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-420 and GX9 is 77 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-420 and GX9.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX9 to provide extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged E-420 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-420
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
56
manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-420
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than average in class (426 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-420 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography details
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery power (500 shots)
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-420
Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
52
lighter than average in class (426g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (500 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-420
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
47
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery power (500 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-420 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
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Olympus E-420 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-420 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus E-420Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-420 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2008-06-23 2018-02-13
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 3 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426 gr (0.94 lbs) 407 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 527 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 260 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $999 $1,000