Olympus E-M5 III vs Panasonic GX9

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 III (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 III was announced 21 months later than the GX9 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M5 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the E-M5 III grades against the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M5 III and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-M5 III Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 III offers outside dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 50mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.0") and a weight of 414 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M5 III versus Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 III versus the GX9.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 III and GX9 is 80 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 III and GX9.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent E-M5 III will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.