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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
81 Imaging
52 Features
70 Overall
59
Olympus OM-D E-M5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
72

Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Successor is Olympus E-M5 II
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 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic G9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was brought out 6 years earlier than the G9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-M5 scores versus the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-M5 G9 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-M5

		

		

			
 G9 E-M5 
RevealedNovember 2017April 2012More modern by 67 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k610kClearer screen (+430k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-M5 G9 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 provides outer dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the E-M5 vs the G9.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M5 and G9 is 81 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and G9.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic G9 to result in extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-M5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Portrait photography information
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography information
71
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
76
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
82
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW formats
 comes with focus via touch
 environment proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
75
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Sports photography information
Panasonic G9 Sports photography information
67
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proof
 lack of phase detect autofocus
70
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 high fps (20.0 fps)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 provides tracking focus
 weather sealing
 not so great battery pack (400 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-M5 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
66
 environment proof
 comes with focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
70
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 good megapixels (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography features
73
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proof
 lack of Time Lapse function
76
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (Four Thirds)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 not so great battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-M5 Vlogging features
Panasonic G9 Vlogging features
34
 touchscreen enabled
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
76
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic support
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Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M5 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus OM-D E-M5Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M5 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-04-30 2017-11-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 610k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 3,680k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x 0.83x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 425 grams (0.94 lb) 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 826 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLN-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $799 $1,500