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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(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
Panasonic GX9
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic GX9

 E-M10 II GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 GX9 E-M10 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2015Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution1240k1040kSharper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX9

 E-M10 II GX9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
76
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Street photography features
Panasonic GX9 Street photography features
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
73
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
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