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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 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 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
  • Announced February 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-620 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-620 was revealed 9 years before the GX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-620 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-620 matches up vs the GX9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-620 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-620 GX9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-620

 GX9 E-620 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018July 2009Newer by 104 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GX9

 E-620 GX9 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-620 features outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-620 and the GX9.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-620 and GX9 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-620 and GX9.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX9 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged E-620 will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-620 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography highlights
60
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-620 Street photography factors
Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
76
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-620 Sports photography information
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography information
48
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
53
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
no Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (500 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
71
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-620 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-620
Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
18
no video recording
35
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
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Olympus E-620 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-620 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus E-620Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-620 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2009-07-06 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 3200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
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 7 49
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lb) 407 gr (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $799 $1,000