Olympus E-PM2 vs Panasonic G9

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).

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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.

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.

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.