OM System OM-D E-M5 vs Panasonic LUMIX GX9

Key Differences

  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better phase detect points (49 vs 0).
  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better buffer (raw) (40 shots vs 14 shots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better lcd resolution (1.24M dots vs 0.61M dots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better evf resolution (2.76M dots vs 1.44M dots).
  • Panasonic LUMIX GX9 has a better low light af (-3 EV vs -2 EV).
Product
OM System OM-D E-M5
OM System
$999
Panasonic LUMIX GX9
Panasonic
$897
Imaging
Sensor TypeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Effective Resolution16.1 MP20.3 MP
Max Image Size1080p4K
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Exposure Control
ISO Range (Native)200 โ€“ 25600200 โ€“ 25600
ISO Range (Extended)100 โ€“ 25600100 โ€“ 25600
Mechanical Shutter1/40001/4000
Electronic Shutterโˆ’1/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/2501/160
Still Image Capture
Continuous Shooting9 fps9 fps
Buffer (RAW)14 shots40 shots
Video Capture
Max Resolution1080p4K
8K Recordingโˆ’โˆ’
4K Recordingโˆ’Up to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60pUp to 60p
10-bit InternalNoNo
Recording Limit29 minNo limit
Log Profilesโˆ’โˆ’
Built-in MicStereoStereo
Headphone JackNoNo
Mic InputNoNo
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)Micro (Type D)
Focus
Phase Detect Points049
Contrast Detect Points35โˆ’
Low Light AF-2 EV-3 EV
Eye AFNoNo
Animal AFNoNo
Vehicle AFNoNo
Viewfinder
EVF TypeOLEDOLED
EVF Resolution1.44M dots2.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.74x0.7x
Monitor
LCD Size3"3"
LCD Resolution0.61M dots1.24M dots
LCD TypeTiltingTilting
Touch ScreenYesYes
Interface
Wi-Fiโˆ’Wi-Fi 5
Bluetoothโˆ’v4.2
USBMicro USB 2.0Micro USB 2.0
GPSNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$897
Body MaterialMagnesium AlloyMagnesium Alloy
Dimensions121.1ร—89.6ร—43.6 mm124ร—72.1ร—46.8 mm
Weight425g (15.0 oz)407g (14.4 oz)
Weather SealedYesNo
In-Body StabilizationYesYes
Battery Life (EVF)360 shots290 shots
Battery Life (LCD)360 shots290 shots
Battery TypeBLN-1DMW-BLG10