Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 over the Panasonic GX9
E-M10 | GX9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M10
GX9 | E-M10 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | March 2014 | More recent by 47 months | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Crisper display (+203k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M10 and Panasonic GX9
E-M10 | GX9 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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.
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Olympus E-M10 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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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 |