Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic G9

Below, we are comparing the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic G9, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was released 5 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the XZ-10 grades vs the G9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 features exterior measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-10 and the G9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and G9 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and G9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-10 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic G9 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older XZ-10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.