Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced May 2013
- Replaced the Olympus E-PM1
(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
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic G9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM2 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe E-PM2 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PM2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the E-PM2 scores versus the G9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PM2 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PM2 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM2 over the Panasonic G9
E-PM2 | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-PM2
G9 | E-PM2 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | May 2013 | Fresher by 54 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic G9
E-PM2 | G9 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM2 comes with outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PM2 and Panasonic G9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PM2 vs the G9.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM2 and G9 is 89 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM2 and G9.
Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G9 to give you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older E-PM2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PM2 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-05-21 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 269g (0.59 pounds) | 658g (1.45 pounds) |
Physical 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 rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 932 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | 400 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Retail pricing | $448 | $1,500 |