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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9

Portability
80 Imaging
62 Features
88 Overall
72
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
61 Features
90 Overall
72

Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 414g - 125 x 85 x 50mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Older Model is Olympus E-M5 II
  • Successor is OM System OM-5
Panasonic G9
(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
  • Revealed November 2017
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was manufactured 24 months after the G9 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the E-M5 III grades versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G9 
RevealedOctober 2019November 2017Newer by 24 months
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 G9 E-M5 III 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 E-M5 III G9 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III offers physical measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the E-M5 III vs the G9.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and G9 is 80 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 III and G9.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos however you really should consider the launch date  of the cameras into account. The younger E-M5 III is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus E-M5 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
76
 manual focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Street photography factors
Panasonic G9 Street photography factors
83
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (25,600)
75
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW formats
 has touch focus
 environment proofing
 great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (20.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proofing
 bad battery life (400 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 III as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
77
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
70
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 decent MP (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 III Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography highlights
77
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 not so great battery pack (310 per charge)
76
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent MP (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proofing
 2 card slots
 bad battery life (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus E-M5 III
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
84
 selfie friendly screen
 built-in touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic support
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone support
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Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 III and Panasonic G9
 Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 III Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-17 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type MOS 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 414 gr (0.91 lb) 658 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos 400 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $1,199 $1,500