Camera Comparison
OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV vs Panasonic LUMIX GX9
Key Differences
- Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better buffer (raw) (40 shots vs 14 shots).
- OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV has a better phase detect points (121 vs 49).
- OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV has a better 1080p recording (Up to 120p vs Up to 60p).
- Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better low light af (-3 EV vs -1.5 EV).
- OM System OM-D E-M10 Mark IV has a better continuous shooting (15 fps vs 9 fps).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Effective Resolution | 20.3 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) | 100 – 25600 | 100 – 25600 |
| Mechanical Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | 1/16000 |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 | 1/160 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 15 fps | 9 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 14 shots | 40 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 30p | Up to 30p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 120p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | No limit |
| Log Profiles | − | − |
| Built-in Mic | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Mic Input | No | No |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 121 | 49 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -1.5 EV | -3 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | No |
| Animal AF | No | No |
| Vehicle AF | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.76M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.59x | 0.7x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.04M dots | 1.24M dots |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 |
| USB | Micro USB 2.0 | Micro USB 2.0 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $799 | $897 |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Magnesium Alloy |
| Dimensions | 121.4×83.6×49.6 mm | 124×72.1×46.8 mm |
| Weight | 383g (13.5 oz) | 407g (14.4 oz) |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| In-Body Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 330 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 330 shots | 290 shots |
| Battery Type | BLS-50 | DMW-BLG10 |
