Panasonic G9 vs Olympus E-M1X

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Panasonic G9 vs Olympus E-M1X

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4/3 224.9mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Panasonic G9 conclusion.

4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Olympus E-M1X Review.
How does it shoot? Olympus E-M1X in the real world.
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Differences

Panasonic G9 advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Slower slow-motion
180 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Lighter weight
658g vs 997g
Lighter weight

Olympus E-M1X advantages over Panasonic G9

Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer video battery life
90 vs 55 minutes
Capture more video
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

870 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Great build quality; Very good image quality; Effective IBIS; Excellent performance; Fast shooting speeds; 4K/60p video.
No phase-detection autofocus; 10-minute limit for 4k60p video clips; No V-Log or 10-bit video.
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Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic G85

Panasonic G9

Panasonic G85

$965
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in Bluetooth

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G85

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic G85

$2240
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in Bluetooth

$631
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G85

Compared to Olympus E-M1 II

Panasonic G9

Olympus E-M1 II

$965
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Top deck display

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Olympus E-M1X

Olympus E-M1 II

$2240
4/3

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$899
4/3

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-M1 II

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH5

$965
4/3

High resolution composite
Top deck display

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2240
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Panasonic G95

Panasonic G9

Panasonic G95

$965
4/3

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic G95

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic G95

$2240
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$848
4/3

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic G95

Compared to Panasonic GH6

Panasonic G9

Panasonic GH6

$965
4/3

Top deck display

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

Compare Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2240
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

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