Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-M10 was introduced 4 years prior to the GX9 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-M10 grades vs the GX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M10 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the E-M10 vs the GX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 and GX9 is 82 and 82 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and GX9.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GX9 to show greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older E-M10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.