Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G9

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 2 years after the G9 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M1 III grades vs the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M1 III comes with physical measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has specifications 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 III vs Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the G9.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and G9 is 67 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 III and G9.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher E-M1 III will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.