Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 and Olympus OM System 1. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Product Type | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 4K - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | Body only |
Height | 9.73 cm | 9.16 cm |
Width | 13.69 cm | 13.48 cm |
Depth | 9.16 cm | 7.27 cm |
Weight | 586 g | 511 g |
Weight Details | Camera body only: 586 g Camera with battery and memory card: 658 g |
Camera body only: 511 g Camera with battery and memory card: 599 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | - |
Protection | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-resistant | Splashproof, freezeproof, dust-proof, IP53 |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Sensor Resolution | 20.3 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Stacked BSI Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 21,770,000 pixels | 22,900,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 20,300,000 pixels | 20,400,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (4/3") |
Frame Rate (Max Resolution) | 60 fps | 30 fps |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | Optical (5-Axis Dual I.S. 2.0) | Optical (5-axis image sensor shift mechanism) |
Built-in Optical Image Stabiliser | Yes | Yes |
Sensors | Digital level metre | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Image Processor | - | TruePic X |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
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FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast and phase detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 225 | 1053 |
Auto Focus Features | Focus Peaking function, Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology | Focus Peaking function |
AE/AF Control | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF, Eye detection AF, Pinpoint AF | AI Focus AF |
Face Detection | Eye Detect AF, face-priority AF function | Eye Detect AF, Face Detection AF/AE |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - OLED | Electronic - OLED |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | Colour |
Viewfinder Resolution | 3,680,000 pixels (1280 x 960 x 3) | 5,760,000 pixels |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +3 | -4 to +2 |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
Features | Auto eye sensor, magnification ratio control | - |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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ISO (Max) | 25600 | 102400 |
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Native ISO | 200-25600 | - |
Extended ISO (Max) | - | 102400 |
Extended ISO (Min) | - | 80 |
Light Sensitivity | ISO auto, ISO 100-25600 | ISO 200-102400, ISO 80-102400 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 1728 | 324 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | - |
Bracketing Modes | Focus bracketing, white balance bracketing, aperture bracketing | Art Filter bracketing, Dynamic Range Bracketing, focus bracketing, ISO sensitivity bracketing, Flash Exposure Bracketing, white balance bracketing |
Special Effects | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Standard, Cine Effect | Monotone, Vivid, soft focus, natural, Flat, portrait, Water Colour, Diorama, Cross Process, partial colour, Grainy Film, Light Tone, Pop Art, Pale & Light Colour, pin hole, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Key Line, Vintage, Instant Film, Colour Creator, Underwater |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | - |
Shutter Type | Mechanical | Mechanical, electronic |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/32000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | - |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/250sec | 1/250sec, 1/8000 sec |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV -5.5-19 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 1,040,000 pixels | 1,620,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control, display contrast control, display saturation control, Touch AF | - |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Camera Flash | - | External flash |
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Flash Modes | - | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, flash OFF mode |
Features | - | AF illuminator |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Digital Video Format | AVCHD, H.264 | H.264, MOV, H.265, MPEG-4 AVC |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 4096 x 2160 |
Audio Signal Format | Dolby Digital AC-3 (2 channel), Linear PCM, AAC | Linear PCM |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Memory Card Slot | Dual SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card, SDHC UHS-II Memory Card, SDXC UHS-II Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | No | - |
Image Storage | 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3456 5184 x 2920 3712 x 2784 3712 x 2480 3840 x 2160 2624 x 1968 2624 x 1752 1920 x 1080 3888 x 3888 2784 x 2784 1968 x 1968 4992 x 3744 - 6K PHOTO 5184 x 3456 - 6K PHOTO 3328 x 2496 - 4K PHOTO 3504 x 2336 - 4K PHOTO 3840 x 2160 - 4K PHOTO 2880 x 2880 - 4K PHOTO 7296 x 5472 - High Resolution Mode 7296 x 4864 - High Resolution Mode 7296 x 4104 - High Resolution Mode 10368 x 7776 - High Resolution Mode 10368 x 6912 - High Resolution Mode 10368 x 5832 - High Resolution Mode 7776 x7776 - High Resolution Mode 5472 x 5472 - High Resolution Mode |
5184 x 3888 |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 59.94 fps - 28Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 59.94 fps - 24Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 i - 59.94 fps - 17Mbps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 p - 23.98 fps - 24Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 59.94 fps - 150Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 29.97 fps - 100Mbps H.264 - 3840 x 2160 p - 23.98 fps - 100Mbps |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Olympus BLX-1 Lithium Ion |
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Details | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1860 mAh (included) | Olympus BLX-1 Li-ion rechargeable battery (included) |
Battery Life | Photo shooting - 400 shots (LCD Monitor on) Photo shooting - 380 shots (EVF on) |
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CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Interface | HDMI, USB 3.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 | HDMI, USB-C, IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 |
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Print Standard | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Exif Print support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe, PC terminal | Hot shoe, PC terminal |
Connector Type | USB 3.0 HDMI output (19 pin HDMI Type A) Microphone (mini-phone 3.5mm) Remote control (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
USB 3.0 (USB Type-C) Remote control input (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm) HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Microphone (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | 2sec, 12sec, custom |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 9 frames per second, 20 frames per second, 12 frames per second, 7 frames per second, 60 frames per second, 30 frames per second (4K), 60 frames per second (6K), 30 frames per second (6K) | 120 frames per second |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, AE lock, AF lock, cropping an image, resizing an image, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, text stamp, high-speed recording, Time-Lapse recording, Light Speed AF, slow motion recording, Focus Stacking, Post Focus function, 80-megapixel High Resolution mode | Built-in speaker, auto power save, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, shadow point display, interval shooting mode, highlight point display, USB charging, in-camera RAW processing, HDR image enhancement technology, high-speed recording, Dual Axis Electronic Level, silent shooting, GPS via mobile, multiple exposure capture, Focus Stacking, anti-flicker, Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) recording, 80-megapixel High Resolution mode |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DC-G9 | Olympus OM System 1 |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, sync terminal cover, hot shoe cap | Shoulder strap, AC power adaptor, USB cable, cable clip, cable protector |
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Software | Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0 Premium Edition | - |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | -10 °C | -10 °C |