Olympus OM-D E-M1X vs Panasonic Lumix G G9 II
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
Olympus
39 Overall Score
vs
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024
Panasonic
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024
92 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix G9 II is overwhelmingly praised by users, with many calling it the best Micro Four Thirds camera they've owned. Reviewers highlight its superb autofocus, excellent image quality, and lighter weight compared to full-frame alternatives, making it ideal for wildlife and nature photography. A few minor concerns exist, such as a known microphone input issue and a learning curve, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great image quality
- Lighter than full-frame
- Comfortable ergonomics
- Good video features
Cons
- Known microphone input issue
- Learning curve for beginners
- No PC sync port
- Battery not compatible with G9 I
Autofocus 5
Image quality 5
Weight and portability 4
Ergonomics 3
Video capabilities 3
Microphone input issue 1
Scores
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | — | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 50 MP★ | 25.209999084472656 MP |
| ISO Range | — | 100★ |
| Processor | — | Venus Engine |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 18 fps | 75 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 75 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | — | 4K★ |
| 4K FPS | — | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | — | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | — | H.264 ALL-Intra/H.265 Long GOP 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit, ProRes 422/ProRes 422 HQ |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | — | 3"★ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✓★ |
| Articulating | — | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.57 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 370 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓★ |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | — | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Olympus OM-D E-M1X Black
- Strong stabilization (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong burst (79th percentile)
- Strong sensor (74th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average video (25th percentile)
- Below average affordability (27th percentile)
Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Black 2024
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average affordability (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic Lumix G G9 II
Scores 96 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 22 of 33 specs.