Olympus E-M5 vs Panasonic GX9

Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-M5 was launched 6 years before the GX9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M5 scores against the GX9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M5 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-M5 versus Panasonic GX9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M5 against the GX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-M5 and GX9 is 81 and 82 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M5 and GX9.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic GX9 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The older E-M5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.