Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs
(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
(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-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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1X & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-M1X Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic GX9
E-M1X | GX9 | |||
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Launched | January 2019 | February 2018 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-M1X
GX9 | E-M1X | |||
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Display resolution | 1240k | 1037k | Sharper display (+203k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic GX9
E-M1X | GX9 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 | |
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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 |