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Olympus E-M5 II vs Panasonic G9

Portability
80
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Olympus OM-D E-M5 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72

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  • Superseded the Olympus E-M5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).

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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
72
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
77
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