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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
80 Imaging
53 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 469g - 124 x 85 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5
  • Later Model is Olympus E-M5 III
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 II (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 II was launched 3 years before the G9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-M5 II grades against the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 II over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-M5 II G9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-M5 II

		

		

			
 G9 E-M5 II 
ReleasedNovember 2017February 2015Newer by 33 months
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-M5 II G9 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 II has exterior dimensions of 124mm x 85mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-M5 II versus the G9.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 II and G9 is 80 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 II and G9.
Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic G9 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 II will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
71
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
76
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Street photography factors
Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
82
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 weather proof
 great high ISO (25,600)
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 environment proofing
 good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Sports photography information
Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
65
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
 has no phase detect autofocus
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 features tracking focus
 environment proofing
 terrible battery pack (400 shots)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
74
 weather proof
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 terrible battery pack (310 per charge)
70
 environment proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
74
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 terrible battery pack (310 CIPA)
76
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 II Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
82
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external microphone support
76
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 II and Panasonic G9
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 II Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2017-11-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type MOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 81 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye, fill, off, redeye slow sync, slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 469 grams (1.03 lbs) 658 grams (1.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 85 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 896 not tested
Other
Battery life 310 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch pricing $699 $1,500