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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
68 Imaging
60 Features
93 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
61 Features
90 Overall
72

Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 II
(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
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 574g - 134 x 91 x 67mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 III
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M1 II (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M1 II was introduced 13 months prior to the G9 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the E-M1 II scores against the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 II over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-M1 II

		

		

			
 G9 E-M1 II 
LaunchedNovember 2017September 2016More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-M1 II G9 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 II comes with outer measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M1 II compared to the G9.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 II and G9 is 68 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and G9.
As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you really should take the age  of the products into consideration. The more aged E-M1 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus E-M1 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Portrait photography camera
76
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
76
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Street photography with Panasonic G9
78
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 weather sealing
 lighter than average in class (574 grams)
 good ISO range (25,600)
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
75
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast shooting (60.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 low battery power (400 per charge)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus E-M1 II
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
72
 lighter than average in class (574 grams)
 weather sealing
 includes touch to focus
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery pack (350 per charge)
70
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 good megapixels (20MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery power (400 shots)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M1 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
76
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti-alias filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 bad battery pack (350 shots)
76
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 has dual storage slots
 low battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M1 II
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
79
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone jack
 lighter than average in class (574 grams)
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1 II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 II and Panasonic G9
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-19 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 60.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 9.10 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), 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    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM, 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MOV, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 574g (1.27 lb) 658g (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 91 x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 80 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1312 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLH-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,700 $1,500