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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
49
Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Olympus E-PM2
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
  • Announced November 2017
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the E-PM1 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PM1 was released 7 years prior to the G9 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the E-PM1 grades vs the G9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic G9

 E-PM1 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-PM1

 G9 E-PM1 
AnnouncedNovember 2017November 2011Newer by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic G9

 E-PM1 G9 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PM1 vs the G9.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and G9 is 89 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and G9.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic G9 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged E-PM1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Street photography advice
Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
75
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PM1
Sports photography with Panasonic G9
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PM1
Travel photography with Panasonic G9
45
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography factors
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse function
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PM1
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
76
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-11-23 2017-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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 AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265 grams (0.58 lb) 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 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)
Storage slots 1 Two
Pricing at launch $499 $1,500