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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M1 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-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX9, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M1X (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M1X was released 12 months later than the GX9 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-M1X grades against the GX9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GX9

 E-M1X GX9 
LaunchedJanuary 2019February 2018More recent by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M1X

 GX9 E-M1X 
Display resolution1240k1037kSharper display (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX9

 E-M1X GX9 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X comes with physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has proportions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-M1X versus the GX9.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and GX9 is 54 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1X and GX9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent E-M1X will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Street photography camera
67
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography highlights
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (870 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography information
68
great battery life (870 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors (997 grams)
71
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery power (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M1X
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (870 shots)
has double storage slots
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
68
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
heavier than competitors (997g)
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-01-24 2018-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 format
Minimum boosted ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 60.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, 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) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997 grams (2.20 pounds) 407 grams (0.90 pounds)
Physical dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 260 shots
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Two Single
Price at launch $2,999 $1,000