Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GX9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-M10 II scores vs the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II offers external measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 II and the GX9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 II and GX9 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M10 II and GX9.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older E-M10 II will be behind in sensor tech.