Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Revealed August 2015
- Old Model is Olympus E-M10
- Replacement is Olympus E-M10 III
(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
- Introduced February 2018
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Overview
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).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GX9
E-M10 II | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M10 II
GX9 | E-M10 II | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | August 2015 | Fresher by 30 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1040k | Sharper display (+200k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX9
E-M10 II | GX9 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2015-08-25 | 2018-02-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,240k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,760k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 407 grams (0.90 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 260 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $1,000 |