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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 500g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was unveiled 9 years before the G9 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-620 scores vs the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic G9

 E-620 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-620

 G9 E-620 
IntroducedNovember 2017July 2009Newer by 101 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G9

 E-620 G9 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-620 comes with physical measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has sizing of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-620 versus the G9.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-620 and G9 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-620 and G9.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic G9 to give extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-620 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-620
Street photography with Panasonic G9
76
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-620
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery (400 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 Travel photography features
Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
53
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (500 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
70
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
bad battery (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
no Timelapse function
76
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-620 Vlogging details
Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
18
can't shoot video
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-06 2017-11-08
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 7 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.83x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest 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) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 536 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Retail price $799 $1,500