Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9
Portability
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
54 Imaging
61 Features
93 Overall
73
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced November 2017
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Let's look more closely at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).
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Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-M1X scores versus the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic G9
| E-M1X | G9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2019 |  | November 2017 | More modern by 15 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-M1X
| G9 | E-M1X | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1037k | Crisper screen (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic G9
| E-M1X | G9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with exterior dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M1X compared to the G9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and G9 is 54 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1X and G9.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files although you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern E-M1X should have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M1X Portrait photography advice
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography advice
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street photography with Panasonic G9
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (997 grams)
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Olympus E-M1X Sports photography factors
Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (60.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Olympus E-M1X Travel photography info
Panasonic G9 Travel photography info
good battery (870 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (997 grams)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (870 CIPA)
has double storage slots
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (997 grams)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2017-11-08 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Dual TruePic VIII | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,680k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | 0.83x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 60.0 frames/s | 20.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 997 grams (2.20 lbs) | 658 grams (1.45 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 870 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | DMW-BLF19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Launch cost | $2,999 | $1,500 |