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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9

Portability
80 Imaging
55 Features
75 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 122 x 84 x 50mm
  • Introduced August 2017
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10 II
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M10 IV
Panasonic G9
(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
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 III (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 III was revealed 2 months earlier than the G9 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-M10 III matches up vs the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 III over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-M10 III

		

		

			
 G9 E-M10 III 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-M10 III G9 
ReleasedAugust 2017November 2017Similar age
Focus manually  Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 III provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M10 III compared to the G9.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 III and G9 is 80 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M10 III and G9.
To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic G9 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
	
			Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
73
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focus
 supports RAW files
76
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Street photography factors
Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
77
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
75
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 features touch focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus E-M10 III
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
69
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 no phase detect auto focus
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proof
 not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Travel photography info
Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
67
 offers touch focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 more heavy than competitors in class (410 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
70
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 features touch focus
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 not so great battery life (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M10 III Landscape photography details
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
76
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 III
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
32
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (410g)
76
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic port
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Olympus E-M10 III vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 III and Panasonic G9
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-08-31 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.6fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.80 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill-in, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 410 gr (0.90 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 50mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.0") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
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 330 images 400 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-50 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I/II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Pricing at release $650 $1,500