Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G9

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was announced 2 years later than the G9 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-M10 IV grades versus the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic G9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-M10 IV vs the G9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and G9 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 IV and G9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos but you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M10 IV is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.