Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
- Announced February 2020
- Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Revealed February 2018
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic GX9, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 III (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-M1 III was unveiled 2 years after the GX9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the E-M1 III grades against the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 III Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic GX9
E-M1 III | GX9 | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | February 2018 | Newer by 25 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M1 III
GX9 | E-M1 III | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Clearer display (+203k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic GX9
E-M1 III | GX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has exterior measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1 III against the GX9.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and GX9 is 67 and 82 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1 III and GX9.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M1 III will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-02-11 | 2018-02-13 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic IX | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 49 |
Cross type focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Available lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,760 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 60.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash options | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | - |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 580g (1.28 lb) | 407g (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 260 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLH-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Launch price | $1,800 | $1,000 |