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OM System OM-1 Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix G9 II

The OM System OM-1 Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix G9 II side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Panasonic Lumix G9 II if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (25.2 against 20.4 MP). On these specs the OM System OM-1 Mark II has no clear advantage: choose it if the price, the handling or a lens you own decides it.

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	OM System OM-1 Mark II	Panasonic Lumix G9 II
Maker	OM System	Panasonic
Mount	Micro Four Thirds	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm	Micro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor	2×	2×
Resolution	20.4 MP	25.2 MPmore detail
Stabilisation	in the body	in the body
Announced	2024	2023
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	599 glighter	658 g
Lenses in this guide	125 for its sensor	125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: OM System OM-1 Mark II 2×, Panasonic Lumix G9 II 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The OM System OM-1 Mark II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix G9 II: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.