Camera Comparison
OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III vs Panasonic LUMIX G9
Key Differences
- OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III has a better buffer (raw) (150 shots vs 60 shots).
- Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better phase detect points (225 vs 121).
- Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better evf resolution (3.68M dots vs 2.36M dots).
- Panasonic LUMIX G9 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 180p vs Up to 120p).
- OM System OM-D E-M1 Mark III has a better low light af (-6 EV vs -4 EV).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Digital Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 20.4 MP | 20.3 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 200 – 25600 | 200 – 25600 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 64 – 102400 | 100 – 25600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/32000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 25 fps | 20 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 150 shots | 60 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 60p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 180p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | Yes |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | OM-Log400 | V-Log L / HLG |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 121 | 225 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -6 EV | -4 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | Yes |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 3.68M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.83x | 0.83x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.0 | USB-C 3.1 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,799 | $1,699 |
| Body Material | Magnesium Alloy | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 134.1×91.9×68.9 mm | 136.9×97.3×91.6 mm |
| Weight | 504g (1.11 lb) | 658g (1.45 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 420 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 420 shots | 440 shots |
| Battery Type | BLH-1 | DMW-BLF19 |
