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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
82
Imaging
53
Features
73
Overall
61
Olympus OM-D E-M10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 119 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus E-M10 II
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
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-M10 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M10

 GX9 E-M10 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2014More recent by 47 months
Display resolution1240k1037kCrisper display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX9

 E-M10 GX9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

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

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
71
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
84
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Sports photography info
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
67
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than others in class (396g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (260 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Vlogging camera
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than others in class (396 grams)
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone port
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus OM-D E-M10Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M10 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-18 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.80 m (ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual(1/1(FULL)~1/64) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 396 gr (0.87 lbs) 407 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 82 x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 884 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 260 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec.,custom (Waiting time 1-30sec.,Shooting interval 0.5/1/2/3sec.,Number of shots 1-10)) 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)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $600 $1,000