G9ii vs OM1 REAL-WORLD comparison! (on safari!)

[@MicroFourNerds]

My G9ii vs OM1ii video is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIe1c2mpjb55d8Usi=S58_NR4iQmsab_k-

[@YMAGE-BE]

Great video ! On the G9 I mapped the CNED /CNEV on the wheel - Control dial Cursor button right for that. other thing As possible with the EM5II I would really love to clean all the info from the screen when taking photos an show only what I need when I half press de shutter. and when focussing it shows only a little box. I like that experience more to create. to be more absorbed and fascinated to the image, you know if we can acheave that on the S5II and G9II ?

[@HJN67]

This is, by far, one of the best comparisons videos I have ever seen between two cameras. This was not a comparison based on stat sheets alone, nor was it hampered by preconceived expectations or even personal wishful preferences. This was just based on bare-bone raw use case scenarios. What a great watch.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you very much! That's exactly what i was hoping to achieve. Im so glad you found it helpful!

[@LukeBrownFigmentoFilms]

Amazing video, people who were giving you undue amounts of flack really need to grow up, especially fellow KZbinrs who should know better. Thanks for addressing some of the issues with the first video and bringing us another cracking video. 🙂

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you so much!! It really wasn't great, especially because it happened in Kenya so I had patchy WiFi and then whenever i logged on, comments would hit like tidal waves 😂 I'm only human and hopefully this video will update anything from the original video 🙏

[@angeloplayforone]

Regarding the compability of lenses with bodies regarding burts mode, don't forget that Panasonic used DFD AF for many years and this system needed very fast motors in their lenses. Sean Robortson of Lumix USA said this during one of the Lumix Live session. Due to DFD the lenses need to make very fast changes and the motors of their lenses are build for this. So that Lumix lenses can support the super high burts mode can be explained well.

[@ImageMaven]

Great video Emily. Looks like a fantastic trip too, and what a bonus to be able to use these two cameras side-by-side. I'm interested in your take on the new 100-400mm compared to the older one. Just want to know if it's worth the upgrade. Of course the TC will make all the difference in the new version of this lens. But it's a big chunk of money! Cheers.

[@clintjohnson5914]

Hey Marlene!! You were one of the first people I thought of when the new G9II was announced,,seeing as you are one of the best coaches on the original. I too will be curious about the differences between the older lenses and the new versions ,,I've only had the 100-400 for a year but I've had the 35-100 2.8 for more than 3,, Time and gear marches on.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thanks Marlene! I shall get the full 100-400 ii review up in the coming weeks 😁 you make a little cameo in next week's video actually under "youtubers I love"

[@ImageMaven]

@@MicroFourNerds Ooh thank you. You're a sweetheart!

[@JerryWilliam63]

@@MicroFourNerds KZbinrs you Love? Thats an interesting take, validating their influence will put a smile upon their face. So mention Courtney Victoria and I'll take the time, to think of something funny and pen for you a rhyme.

[@MicroFourNerds]

@@JerryWilliam63 she is also featured! Did a panel with her at Wales and West photography show in August it was lovely 😊

[@williamburkholder769]

DAMNED good review, Emily! I'll be pulling the trigger on a G9 II soon. All my lenses are Lumix and stabilized. I need the video features on the G9 II. So that wins for me. But the OM-1 is a fine piece of machinery. It's great that we have such powerful and versatile and lightweight gear to use in 2023!

[@gordon3988]

Both looked very good and some wonderful photos! Assume all your camera reviews will now be done while on safari for consistency purposes ? 😊 Love to see how the OM5 would work there as well…Enjoyed!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Hahaha I wish!!! I already want to go back. Need to win the lottery!

[@CAPTOURS]

You won't go wrong with either cameras. I have two OM-1s that my Wife and I shoot wildlife with mostly birds in flight and the 300mmf4 pro lens is in a different league. When using the 100-400 panasonic lens the eye of the bird is very rarely in focus as there is a lack of sync af between the different brands. Panasonic with panasonic lens looks great with eye af and same goes for olympus native lenses. So the choice is yours as they both do a great job. Panasonic for video yes I agree. OM-1 however has beautiful stabilised video with the 9mm vlogging leica lens.

[@jumbi555]

Great work as usual - this is very in-depth and incredibly useful content. I prefer this instead of staring at a chart or the "pixel-peeping' that these so called photographers do. Love the practical application aspect of your videos, and the clear explanations. Great Photos as well! Long Live MFT!

[@DatuDieter]

That was a perfect comparison for me. I come from the Lumix side and I have all 5, GH1-5. But I moved more to photography, so I changed to the OM1 and have the 40-150 and the 100-400 with the 1.4 Teleconverter from Olympus. But I have preordered the G9II with the new 100-400. I will go on an eagle safari in Canada in June and i intend to take both, the OM1 only for photography, the G9II mostly for video and some photos, in order not to have to switch lenses. So how good did the G9II 4K 120p mode autofocus, (no animal detection) keep the birds in flight sharp? All the rest just assured me, that it is a good idea to take both bodies along.

[@MicroFourNerds]

That sounds like a fantastic trip!!! The 120p even without animal detection on the g9ii still has fantastic phase detect continuous AF, so it's comparable to the S5ii, which has blown most peoples minds in terms of AF. I think it'll do great! And if you'd like to have a bit more AF help, then the 4k 60p mode does have subject detect and still let's you slow the footage down to 40% speed 😊

[@davemaric4057]

Many thanks for the comparison. I've been toying with the idea of selling my OM1 for the G9ii, primarily for enhanced video features, but one OM1 feature has recently become used surprisingly frequently and that's Live ND. For dynamic range and noiseless shots as well as long exposure photography plus the classic water flow effects, it's such an amazing thing to have a range of ND "filters" available in camera. It's just a shame it doesn't work for video too. But I think now I'm going to keep the OM1 instead due to my increasing reliance on this feature.

[@jonathanscherer8567]

What's really cool with the Live ND feature is you can mix and match. Add a physical ND filter, and you can play around with it. It really makes for an interesting experience. And since it can draw out more dynamic range, dialing back your exposure a little prior to taking the shot still ends up with pretty good results. I've noticed highlights can end up a bit blown out in some instances otherwise, just due to the physical limitations of trying to do ND without a physical filter. So far it's my favorite computation mode as well. Now, let's combine Live ND and handheld high-res. Blur the lines. OMDS can pretty much do whatever they want so long as the processor can handle it. This is where they can really differentiate themselves. Let Panasonic give people all the extra video features, while they show us what can be done when you really go all out with photos. The competition is sure to be interesting at the very least. I especially love the thought of upgrades whenever new firmware comes out. What do they have for us this time?

[@PolyglotMonkey]

Sold mine for the G9II and I'm already missing the rocksolid AF and features like Live ND ... Went "birding" with my GH6 ... what a challenge, had to resort to MF...

[@jonathanscherer8567]

@@PolyglotMonkey I'm sure the AF of the G9II is better. Though the grass is greener syndrome we all suffer from can be a challenge. I know it well. I'm trying to content myself with knowing OMDS will likely put out an updated firmware that will address some things, improving the overall use of the camera. At least that's my hope. I'm sure you'll love the G9II. It's too soon to know how good it is in real life use, but so far it appears to be a pretty competent camera. I've tried mentioning the computational functions missing from it that are present in other cameras, such as the OM-1, but Panasonic reps don't reply to me. Well, hey, at least we can try to motivate them. They can do firmware updates, too!

[@versescapes4385]

Pulled the trigger on the OM-1 mark ii!!! I got my hands on the f2.8 pro lenses as well and I must say, these are the best lenses I’ve ever owned. How did I fund this craziness? I sold all my fujifilm stuff 🙃

[@ebreckpo6563]

Thank you, Emily, for the comparison of 2 excellent m43 cameras. Regarding interchanging lenses between both brands. There are still compatibility issues that unless some radical changes would be difficult to iron out. When Panasonic launched m43 cameras they did not have, or wanted to use sensor stabilization, hence the reason why Panasonic has a lot of lenses with IS. Also it is a common belief, knowledge that for longer focal lengths lens stabilization works better compared to sensor stabilization. Olympus took the opposite approach when releasing their m43 system and used in body stabilization, the reason why most Olympus lenses have no IS as they have it in the OM-D body. Panasonic held long time on contrast detect AF, which in theory should give more "precise" results in S-AF and is actually (in theory) more precise compared to phase detect. Unfortunately on C-AF this is another story. To compensate Panasonic needed step-less motors in their lenses to acquire fast contrast AF and some clever algorithms called DFD. On the sensor side Panasonic did not want to use phase detect af, as it would degrade image quality due to pixels which are used exclusively for phase detect on the sensor. This came to an end with dual pixel AF (Canon?) as those lost pixels could suddenly be repurposed for the image and phase af. To sustain high burst rates the lens should have a magnetic diaphragm motor instead of the stepped motor design. When swapping lenses between m43 brands, you loose the SDC (Software Distortion Codes) as they are not embedded (to my knowledge into the lens) but in camera, hence one of the reasons when Pana or Oly (OM SYSTEM) releases new lenses they have to release a new fw for their cameras. When the lens is optically well corrected you need little or no SDC, Yes, you can swap lenses between both systems but results will vary greatly on AF motor, diaphragm motor, and how well the lens performs optically as no SDC is available on the "foreign" camera body. This could be a problem with some lenses, but take into account the 4/3 format (Kodak?), (later m43) was implemented as a "digital" format since its inception, taking into account the more telecentric lens design to annihilate the differences you encounter with "repurposed" existing formats. Hence the trouble Leica had/have with their M mount and why they waited so long to introduce "digital" M bodies, those M lenses worked fine on film but not on digital (especially at sub 50mm focal lengths). Perhaps a long explanation, but understanding how both companies introduced their m43 system reveals why they have the same lens bayonet mount, but the underlying technology is completely different, some lenses will work fine others not. The question is, if Panasonic and now OM-SYSTEM will work together to make a "m43 alliance". With Regards, Eric

[@ravineelakantan6417]

Nice video... thanks for the meticulous efforts...Olympus users may find it difficult to accept that the Panasonic has caught up with OM1 in stills capability (and possibly may exceed it !) While it certainly beats it in video versatility...and with more firmware updates from Panasonic this is likely to be proved beyond a doubt.

[@danielbrown5621]

Who are Olympus exactly?

[@michaelgabes7574]

As an Olympus fan, I completely disagree. I'm super happy that Panasonic can finally keep up. That's the reason to buy into Micro Four Thirds. One or the other provider always comes up with something great...and we have the choice and can change...without selling glass! Love it!

[@vermis8344]

I wasn't aware it was a contest...

[@formatthitech]

WOW!! What an incredible everything! Such a great review on both systems but also tutorial on safari shooting. As always fully comprehensive & fair to a fault...great work Emily - we loved every second 😍

[@aboczsr]

Hi Emily, i really enjoyed the comparison and the many beautiful photos/videos. You mentioned that you were using the Lumix 100-400 lens with a 2x teleconverter. Ive not been able to locate the teleconverter you mention. Can you provide a link for this? Also, any plans to do a comparison between the OM1 mkII and G9 mkII?

[@simplyawesomephoto]

Great job with the updated video. I loved the safari pics. I'm sure you had thousands to go through when you returned home. Also, great job touting the benefits of M43. After shooting a Sony A1 and Nikon Z8, I realized that I love the features of the M43 system and the light weight. I have pre-ordered the G9 II for the resolution, buffer, tracking and fps but also have an OM-5 for the Starry Sky AF, built-in ND and creation of a composite focused stack image during bracketing.

[@mikijourdan9559]

Thanks for this helpful video (plus your excellent shots from safari). I think that suggestions after the last video that you were biased against the OM-1 in some way were silly. Lots of conspiracy-minded folks out there.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you 🙏 I'm glad I've had more time with both now to hone my thoughts

[@aiseurnae5976]

The comparison is vey good but it could be interesting to see the performance of the IBIS when using Open Gate mode and 5,7K. I have not pre-ordered the camera yet because all the (pre)test on youtube only shows the performance in 4K. Open Gate (and to a lesser extent 5,7K) have much weakier IBIS than 4K on the GH6. Even the AF performs very differently compared to 4K on this camera. I only use Open Gate and 5,7K on my GH6 because the 4K has less fine details than previous Panasonic cameras like the GH5 and it's not the GH5 uses more digital sharpening because when using the standard profiles, the GH6 has even more edge sharpening than the GH5 while showing less fine details (I think it's maybe why the GH6 is able to do 4K 120fps, because of the lower quality). So yes, IBIS and AF comparison in Open Gate should be great because the image quality is much better with these modes (more fine details and less edges sharpening than 4K).

[@BruceGraner-h1k]

I enjoyed this comparison review. Nice to see Lumix upping its game while making MFT a more credible alternative format. I have the original G9 and 100-400mm and love the portability.

[@ryankwan1934]

Love your reviews. Love the G9 II, but for the love of all that is good, can we get a compact body to complement it??

[@MicroFourNerds]

Yes please eeeeek instant buy from me if so! Imagine?! An actual compact hybrid camera that does vlogging as well as photography. Arrrgh! Please lumix haha 🙏📷

[@xanedan4565]

Don't let the hyper-critical deter you. Great reviews and really great photos. I've got the G9II on pre-order strictly because of the 4k120 and 5.8k open gate (as cutting things into KZbin videos + Shorts and Reels has become my normal workflow) but they both seem like incredibly capable cameras.

[@Sheeno101]

Agreed about the hyper-critical. The defensiveness of people about their camera brand always baffles me, but it's even more bizarre within M43 where the brands share a mount and so exist symbiotically. It's trite to say (but seemingly quite commonly forgotten), but cameras are just tools. If someone prefers something about their spatula, do these odd people also fly on the offensive to defend their spatula? I understand these are very expensive spatulas, but if they were really secure and happy with what they own, I don't understand their need to defend them so emotionally. I have an OM-1 and there is nothing else I wish the camera could do (I'll note I don't shoot much video). Having previously owned and loved a G9, I'm confident I'd feel the same with a G9 ii. Even if there were one or two natural human oversights in the previous video (in a sea of useful information), so few people seemed capable of pointing that out level-headedly. Thanks for even more insight into these cameras, Emily.

[@Sheeno101]

@@BananaCake26 It's about the tone and the way that the feedback is given. Defensiveness makes people give it in a rude, personal and/or unconstructive way. I know many people pointed out the mistakes in a reasonable way, but many others did not. It's even more nonsensical if you aggressively correct someone on their own channel, because your comment is then less likely to get upvoted by the community and therefore less likely to be seen by people who would benefit from knowing the correct information.

[@lumixographer2185]

Booooommm! Mind blown! Exceeded my expectations, but I'm on safari in Botswana right now dealing with crazy schedules, extreme heat, dust, and endless photo opps. While you have blown my mind with your nerdtastic enthusiasm, I'd love to hear about your experience with the down in the dust reality of safari. There's a chasm between the world's of the top of the line safari photo purists and the cell phone tourists that's begging for a little dose of nerdy practicality. If anyone can cut through the dust, you can do it, Emily!👍😉

[@johanankarback6821]

Great review! The m4/3 system really is the perfect "safari-system". I visited Masai-Mara in sep 2022 and I brought with me 2 cameras and two lenses, the 12-100 and the 150-400 and a 2x converter. I got the 35mm equivalent of 24-2000mm with thoose lenses and everything weighted in at 9,5kg including the camerabag.

[@HJN67]

Your math skill needs a slight improvement, m8. 🙂

[@larrychicco1062]

​@@HJN67😢 irony is killing me

[@HJN67]

@@larrychicco1062 How so? Please tell me what I missed, based of the info given to me.

[@UweSchröder-n2r]

Great review! I don’t, however, agree in one point - the absence of stabilized lenses. At least the newer OM/Olympus lenses do have image stabilization (Here I’m talking all the lenses I have - which would be the 100-400mm 5.0-6.3, the 12-100 1.4, the 90 mm 1.35 Pro macro), and I could surely carry on. A main difference may be that only the Pro lenses synchronize their stabilization with the in-camera sensor stabilization.

[@plaidchameleon25]

I'm glad to see a comparison on these cameras that is fair and impartial. Aside from the lack of lens stability options for the Zuiko lenses (which OM should/needs to address as soon as possible) it seems that in nearly every situation you presented here, you found differences between the 2 systems that are insignificant and honestly, that is pretty much what I hoping for. I would have liked to have seen a side by side of the Zuiko 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS and the Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lenses, but I realize that packing the two of those might have been detrimental to your back.

[@JoATTech]

Does Optical Stabilization of Lumix 100-400 work with OM1? Because I've heard different stories.

[@MicroFourNerds]

No I don't believe it does, and vice versa. But the om1 has fantastic in body stabilisation to begin with so it's quite usable. Much better on a lumix body with dual stabilsiation though

[@JoATTech]

@@MicroFourNerds Thx. I've heard rumors that on older Olympus bodies IS works but is engaged all the time draining battery really fast. I got OM5, which I really like, so I guess I have to go to the rental store to check how it works with 100-300 and 100-400 from Panasonic. Cause especially 100-300 is very cheap option for casual wild life.

[@iraj4317]

Why no one is comparing the G9II with the OM-1 Mark II? 🤔😊

[@MicroFourNerds]

My guess? It seems very clear that the review units have only gone to OM System ambassadors, and there is no incentive for them to do that comparison

[@robinschaeffer6252]

The following OM cameras have pro capture mode: OM SYSTEM OM-1. OM-D E-M1X. OM-D E-M1 Mark III. OM-D E-M1 Mark II. OM-D E-M5 Mark III. Tough TG-6. OM-5. The OM-D E-M1 mark II (used) is a bargain way to get this feature.

[@MicroFourNerds]

The TG6 has it!! Wow! I was thinking of getting that camera for my Tiny Camera series. I had the original TG1 back in the day

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

I'm just sad, that the new AF didn't make it into the GH6 ... lets hope, they don't spend another 5 years on the GH7.

[@PrincessAriel87]

"In the real world, where it matters" 👑

[@SoSaMin0524]

Awesome Video 😁 Always enjoy your perspective 😁 You Definitely come across as a person who can identify with all users for either brand 😁 loved the life experiences found when crossing brands to use either to get the best photo-video possible 😁 many of us go through the same thing 😁 also makes me wonder about how they work with adapted vintage lenses 🤔

[@robertluxamafreethinker]

🤦We just want Panasonic to do "3 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THINGS" for us and other "2 HOPEFUL THINGS": 3 EXTREMELY IMPORTANT THINGS 1- Brings back the Lumix gh5S, with the same Specs it already has, but with the new AF system and some 4k 120p and 240p 10-bit 422 internally (but With IBIS). 2- Makes it bigger the MFT Sensor (with the Maps Scan Sensor Technology), about x1.5 crop factor, instead only the x2 crop factor. We know it is possible, because MFT Lens can cover a x1.7 to a x1.5 Crop Sensor (See the Example of the JVC GY LS300 camera). And Make it possible to use Lumix L-Lens and MFT lens as well in these newest m43 cameras. 3- Like the Lumix L-Primes F/1.8 Line up, DEVELOP A NEW PLASTIKY AND AFFORDABLE F/1.0 MEGA O.I.S PRIMES FOR THE M43 LINE-UP, with all the basics focal length available (Base on the idea or the spirit of Affordable "Lumix 42.5mm f1.7 Mega O.I.S Lens"). 🕵️ Why? Because of the presence of this magic fast zoom 10-25/25-50mm f1.7 lens, it does not make any sense to buying a F/1.7 Primes more). We want to see some: - 9mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 12mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 14mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 17mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 25mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 35mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 50mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. - 75mm f/1.0 Mega O.I.S Lens. "2 HOPEFUL THINGS" - Bring us TAMRON APS-C y VILTROX (AF) Lens Company to the M43 party. We want to see the 17-70mm f2.8 in the m43 line-up. As well, we want to see those super fast Viltrox 27mm and 75mm f1 2 Pro Lens for MFT. - Down a little the price of the Zoom 10-25mm f1.7 and the 25-50mm f1.7. Make them more affordable (Maybe around $900 to $1100 U.S) As an older owner of the Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera, that's all I would like too see for the future of the M43 line-up to stay there and not move on. 😍🙏🏾🫶

[@MattiaToniUfficiale]

hello, do you know why my lumix g9ii can autofocus with just my 25 mm lens and not with my zoom lenses? it's frustrating. I think I've tried everything thanks if you can

[@rsmolkin]

Hmm, so after all the research I found a great deal on the G9ii and got my first couple of lenses. But what I feel I didn't really think through is since for me this will be a travel camera (Love my Nikon when I can have it with me) the Olympus seems to have more superzooms like 12-100, 12-200, a slightly longer 14-150 than Lumix. I went ahead and got the 12-200 (which I don't think has OIS anyways), but giving up the dual IS seems like it could be a big deal. So the only thing I'd add to your amazing review is look at the lens options that are available first before making the final decision. I'm gonna give my new combo a try and see how it does, but I feel like there might be an Olympus in my future. One thing I can't get over, is why would Olympus put the power switch on the left?!? Nikon's is so convenient right under the shutter button.

[@geekinthegarden3927]

Now there's dedication for you - going all that way just to do a comparison test 😁 Must have been a fabulous trip. Great comparison video. Cracking photos

[@sbcwinn]

Hi Emily. I have a question unrelated to this video. I own an Olympus EM-10 Mark IV camera and was gifted a Panasonic 45mm-150mm lens! (Yay!!) The OIS doesn't work on my Olympus camera. That I know. But, does the Olympus IBIS system still work with this lens attached?? I have combed the Internet trying to find the answer. Please Emily. Can you help?? (My potential savior.....LOL)

[@tor2919]

I thought Olympus main stabilisation is sensor based? Confused about the long section calling Olympus stabilisation digital.

[@MicroFourNerds]

No problem I'll explain here 😊 both cameras have sensor stabilisation (ibis), but if you want any stabilisation beyond that, then Lumix lenses are mostly stabilised, so that's their primary option (dual stabilisation). Whereas on OM System, beyond sensor, there is only a small number of pricy lenses that have stabilisation, so you'd be relying primarily on digital stabilsiation if sensor stabilisation isn't enough.

[@PolyglotMonkey]

When comparing video for those 2 cameras it's always mentioned that the Lumix has much more modes, but what I care even more for is the acutual video quality. And I'm not talking about technical stuff like 10bit color or bitrates, but how it actually looks like. Now, I have no G9II yet, but I had the GH6 and the OM-1 both in use for over a year now. And with the same settings (4K, 24p, LongGOP, Log) the Panasonic just always produced much more versatile better looking footage (with the same grades applied in Davinci Resolve). I never got really beautiful footage out of the Oly, especially with their Log profile (of course using the official LUT - the different LUTs being on separate nodes and not part of the aformentioned same grade). At some point I put it to just 8bit video and the natural profile and skipped grading alltogehter. At least those videos looked ok-ish. Maybe I got somehting wrong, but playing around for over a year with pretty much all the settings both cams had to offer the video on the OM-1 was always disappointing. With photos it was of course the reverse, but not by such a big margin. It also bears mentioning that the OM-1's video files where tiny compared to the GH6 so it seems to have a much higher compression.

[@stevehuffman7453]

Olympus "OM1"?!?🤯😳😳 I recall that camera being in the top tier in the late '70s. Semi-Compact manual focus SLR Film camera, (smaller than a Pentax K1000 SLR full manual camera) choice of aperture or shutter speed auto exposure or manual exposure, 1/5000 second top shutter speed, lenses of various focal lengths from 08mm to 900mm, plus zoom lenses, (f1.1 to f8.5) depending on the lense, (some of the wide angle lenses were correctable for perspective so tall buildings, for example, were not falling forward or backwards, optional motor drives, backs, (a 60 and 120 shot 35mm drum back for 35mm movie film, among others was available) and flash units ... Did Olympus bring back the model OM1 as a top tier auto focus auto exposure digital? Shutter speed or Aperture priority exposure? (shutter speed priority was popular for action/sports shots to freeze the motion) Is manual exposure an option? (back in the day the "B" position on the shutter speed dial kept the shutter open as long as the shutter button was pressed. (vehicle light trails at night, the stars circling in the night sky, show the movement of the rapids and waterfalls, lightning strikes, etc.) Kind of confusing for us who remember the original OM1 or still have and use one. (Not me. WAY out of my budget. I wasn't then or now a pro, and need all its features and capabilities. 😇

[@jennyburden444]

This is a brilliant comparison review. I am going on safari to India and would like to use the set up that you suggest. I have an Olympus EM1 Mk2 and i have a 2x converter but can i please ask, did you use an 'Olympus ' 2x converter when you put your Lumix 100-400mm MK2 lens on your Olympus, as opposed to a Panasonic 2 x converter ?

[@fernandoguerrero2895]

Great video. I am an Olympus/OM system user. Your analysis about the lenses was really good. We focus so much on the camera body that we forget about the rest of the ecosystem

[@PabloRayHere]

Hello, I request you to make a video on Lumix g9 ii autofocus with adapted lenses and the best adapter for them. With the introduction of PDAF I really wonder how sony, nikon, or canon ef lenses would act when adapted. I have recently purchased the camera but don't have the budget to do the comparison myself and try out a variety of adapters, It would be of great help since no one has done such a video. Thank you so much!!

[@rspersonal365]

Wondering if you (or anyone else) has come across an issue with the joystick on the G9ii? On a demo unit I had my hands on recently, the joystick definitely moves the focus area/point on the LCD screen but the movement on the screen is particularly slow - especially when moving it up and down... and it's definitely much slower than my current G9! I was thinking perhaps it was a one-off issue but ....??

[@beppeveltri]

There is nothing to do: the 100-400ii remains soft at long focal lengths like the first version (which I have). Too bad. I find it very sharp (even at 400mm) if the animal is near and not far, and if it can fill the entire frame of the sensor. On the 40-150 Oly there is nothing to say: amazing lens!!! I hope Panasonic will release some new lens, like a new 200mm f2.8 multipliable or something new because OMDS has the best telezoom of the m43 system at the moment and should come out with 2 more new telezooms in a few months.

[@acrummey85]

Seems to be a very fair comparison, hope you enjoyed your trip.

[@derJackistweg]

1:30 Question is: WHY on earth would one want to walk WHILE recording? (besides the YT Vlog BS) This is surely the first step to start with a bad video - the best hardware will not make that a good video/movie.

[@quantumjim45]

OUTSTANDING info / review! Early OM1 user, switched to G9 mostly due to menu and my personal inability to find/make changes easily. I have absolutely loved the G9 as a still-photography camera. You helped me a lot re current OM1 menu ease of use status. Thanks

[@RobShootPhotos]

I've wondered if it is gatekeeping when it comes to max burst on lower end slower lenses or it is to assure that the keeper rate is really good at 25fps than 50fps. I'm hoping the rumors are true that the next two telephoto lenses from OM-SYSTEMS will have Sync-IS and hopefully high burst rate capable. I think it's a 50-200mm f/2.8 and 50-250mm f/4. Sync-IS like features are on so many other brands, OM-SYSTEMS is definitely lagging behind.

[@MaybeTiberius]

i m digging into m43 atm and my first consideration was a used em5ii but i am not all that sure right now. i think i prefer the more compact style of a gx8 body for example and i am not sure if i am correct or not but somehow the lumix ecosystem looks a little bit more ''complete'' somehow. alot of lumix lenses are a little cheaper on used market and als the amount of bodies to choose from. with olympus in my price range there really isnt all that much. its mostly: do i want to go em5ii or em1 or save up a little more for em1ii. but the entire viewfinder style is missing. with lumix i can go with a gx8 or gx80 as compact system, then add a g9 or something, maybe even buy a used g5 for infrared stuff for like 35 bucks. and dating back there are sooo many used lumix bodies to play around with for bargains. and then there is the... wouldnt call it ''trust issues'' but a company has to ''establish'' itself for a while and get reputation. after olympus sold to OM, om is a relatively new player here and its kind of harder to judge somehow where OM Systems wants to go to in the future. with panasonic and lumix, its all theirs natively and chances are higher that they will continue doing nice stuff compared to a company who only bought up another companies assets basically

[@paulcrisp8423]

Hey Emily; One piece of information regarding buffer clearing on the OM-1. The writing speed slows down if yoyu are at 1600 ISO and above, even if you are only shooting RAW. I believe it is to do with noise reduction processing, but at lower ISO's I can clear the full 90 frames in around 8 seconds with my V90 cards.

[@duncanwallace7760]

I totally agree with you about pre-burst for birds! My Nikon has it but only for jpgs, and I wish it would do what the G9s do!

[@gaoldias]

Good comparison. To be fair, the OM-1 is a year and a half older than the G9II so I would expect a better feature set for the G9II. If not, then Panasonic is not doing their job. I think if you are a stills only photographer, then the OM-1 would be my choice. If you are a hybrid shooter or a heavily video centric shooter, then it's the G9II all the way. All that being said, either camera will work for video or stills and can produce great results.

[@ofmetalphilosophy4837]

A 20mp sensor is inferior if you're a printing photographer.

[@richardfink7666]

Are you aware that photos were printed 10/15 years ago?! Or was that not possible back because they had only 10/12 MP?

[@ofmetalphilosophy4837]

@@richardfink7666 no I thought printing was only invented this year! Cameras are getting more resolution. Side by side you can tell your print is less sharp.

[@richardfink7666]

You can`t always see the difference. If you make huge prints you are right!@@ofmetalphilosophy4837

[@pavelperina7629]

I'm not sure if Olympus offers something extra for still photos. But it's a common argument in the comments. Star autofocus might be useful, but I use a manual focus with 16x zoom. Focus peeking is not precise. I own only Panasonic and my latest is G80, only major complain is remaining battery indicator which feels like 2/3 bars is less than half and 1/3 means good luck. Colors are subjective. Possibly Olympus might have better lenses. I have only 45/f1.8, it's perfect. But so is Panasonic 20/f1.7. 12-35/f2.8 12-60/f3.5-5.6 and 45-150/f4-5.6 are close to perfect. Only zooms releases in 2010 and before are not great.

[@etherealbolweevil6268]

A nice summary of the devices and subjects I can appreciate. Particularly the bee eater and lilac breasted roller images which must have made you smile when you reviewed them. Thanks.

[@TheRealRichardWong]

STUNNING PHOTOS Emily!!! Looks like you had an amazing trip!

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you Richard!!! 🙏

[@extremelydave]

Excellent video on 2 cameras I'll have to sell body parts to afford.

[@kennethgooswit3697]

Love it, very nice presentation. As a gh6 owner, i wonder if i should get the g9ii, everthing is swappable exept for the xpress memory cards

[@J-Young_photography]

OM most likely will be replacing more and more old lenses with a new system to support 50fps features.

[@studio1966]

Great video, is there any difference with the 100-400 other than the possibility of using a converter?

[@AguilaDeOnix85]

Probably a smoother zoom ring than the original. It looked pretty good as far as rendering is concerned.

[@MicroFourNerds]

A few upgrades! Smoother focus ring, better auto focus motor especially when trying to follow subject as you're zooming.. a few other things. The full review is in the works 🙏😊

[@hughjohns9110]

It seems the 1.4x teleconverter is no longer available, no idea why. It's nearly impossibly to get them second hand too.

[@PaulMrPKcom]

I hav a feeling that Lumix caeras have slightly more contrasty images, more black in them, but as a negative thing... OM seems to have more pleasent images. Or ?

[@michaelbaileyphotographycr9728]

Thanks for this. Keen to see a comparison of the bodies with the relevant stabilised lenses, and still waiting for an IQ / low light / DR comparison. Again though, it looks like OMS have some work to do...

[@ZakariKha]

Another brilliant video Emily. Both make very compelling cases and I doubt anyone would be disappointed with either.

[@d-entrecasteaux]

Thanks Emily for a detailed, concise and even handed overview. I’ve been using the OM1+300mm f4 for a year and have preordered the G9ii+100-400mm for video work. The G9ii looks like the better all-rounder now Panasonic came to their senses with phase detect autofocus.😊

[@PaulMrPKcom]

is the OM 1 II stabilisation on pair with G9 II or is Lumix dual stabilisation better to OM1 II sible IBUS ?

[@WilliamPorterTech]

I LOVE your reviews. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

[@BryanPopeProductions]

Great video. If you get the chance, I'm still dying to see someone compare the dynamic range between the G9 and the G9ii (especially in HLG which I primarily shoot in for sooc hdr)

[@norbert_engel]

Amazing review! And very entertaining. Not many out there who can pull that off tbh🥳🙌

[@Summoning28]

The size of the body is the only downfall to me. This is APSC and some FF territory. No more size advantage for MFT in my thoughts. Besides this, I think the G9 II is an excellent camera with a very competitive price tag. OM-Systems will get into trouble I think. As good as the OM1, if not better and 200 € less. Strong selling point. No doubts, I love my Em5 II an my E-1 (yeah right, 2003, 5 MP, Kodak-CCD) but if I had to invest in a new Camera in the MFT segment, I don't know if I would choose OM over Panasonic.

[@wido123123]

_technically_ lenses are still smaller than APSC and FF, which means you still have (some) weight advantage. But totally agree with you, I reall hope there's a gx9II down the road

[@MrNeilsky-oj7lb]

@@wido123123 Agree. Though I actually prefer a slightly larger body as it suits my grip better. The main advantage is the glass. Bsc I limit myself to one small backpack on travels, on FF I’m limited to taking 2 lenses. With MFT I can easily pack 4, more if I know there are some less-typical opportunities like ultra-wide, or taking 2 low-light primes instead of 1. Nothing like “oh, wow, I’ve got just the thing to capture that!”

[@johnmiller6108]

So they both work very well until you get to the extreme. No real advantage of one over the other unless you have a very special or personal need. Btw love your vids.

[@MrJaomul]

Looks like nice trip. Fab photos. Very nice overall. Quick comment that I'm open to correction on. When you compared rolling shutter for the photographs (not video mode), the cameras were using mechanical shutter. There should be no rolling shutter in mechanical shutter, only electronic shutter. Again I'm open to correction

[@MicroFourNerds]

the main g9ii photos, with the bird near the fence, was using pre burst mode, so was using electronic shutter 😊 but you're right there are a few clips in that section (the birds over water) that were mechanical

[@MrJaomul]

I see. Very good. Not jealous of you're safari at all, though I did get to do one few years back so can't complain at all. Take care

[@Jay-sr8ge]

I watched RED35's video and it seems he was just intent on critiquing all the claims that made the G9ii look equal or superior to the OM1. He even somehow spun the OM1's burst limitation on non-compatible lenses as a positive. Can't expect any objectivity from brand ambassadors?

[@MicroFourNerds]

The thing that did make me raise my eyebrow quite a bit was that he's never even been in the same room as a g9ii, and yet managed to make a 25 minite video on it with a lot of (innacurate) sweeping statements. Heres a bit of gossip for you too... jimmy messaged me afterwards and said he hadnt even watched my video until OM System asked him to, and to respond. I just think it was a bit over the top from them?! But either way.... all in the past now!

[@Jay-sr8ge]

@@MicroFourNerds wow interesting. I might've missed his disclaimer 🤭. Anyways.. It's great to see someone calling out OM for their lens IS and burst shooting policy.

[@angeloplayforone]

Don't forget that Panasonic used DFD AF for many years and this system needed very fast motors in their lenses. Sean Robortson of Lumix USA said this during one of the Lumix Live session. Due to DFD the lenses need to make very fast changes and the motors of their lenses are build for this. So that Lumix lenses can support the super high burts mode can be explained well.

[@MicroFourNerds]

@@angeloplayforone I did not know that! I could tell in testing the lumix lenses were easily keeping up, but now I know why! Thank you!

[@angeloplayforone]

@@MicroFourNerds Please put avideo of the Lumix 9II using an old Pansonic or Leica lens and let the viewers see that this lenses can keep with the burst mode. Have you seen the video of Tony and Chelsea Northrup comparing different wildlife lenses? What do uou think of this results?

[@JoshCameron]

You have no idea how jealous I am about the Kenya trip😭 great comparison as always 🙌🏼

[@markolwick2223]

You should have specified that this comparison is for videographers, not photographers. Your stabilization test, for example, is strictly for video.

[@MicroFourNerds]

It's definitely for both

[@kenwiberg6517]

OM-1 Mk II has many variable frame rates for Pro Cap - extremely tailorable for anything your little heart desires..... check it out

[@MicroFourNerds]

I have one now actually 😊 the pre burst modes and frame rates are all the same as the om1 (which is to say, great and more than enough haha)

[@jeffhagen9175]

Great review. Have been a lumix fan for years. Love the intuitive UI. I was waiting for something like the g9ii but when the OM 1 came out I went for it. 12-100 lens has superb versatility. IS is incredible. Under dim indoor light I did 8 second handheld exposures of piano sheet music from 30 feet away at full zoom and able to read the notes clearly! Similarly with dawn and dusk shots. I wish the OM 1 had a still capture while doing video. Also, would be nice to have a video pause feature, like the phone cameras for more casual shooting. However, I am still tempted to try to justify the g9ii.

[@EUFORIAPORMEXICO]

12-100 is 9The 12-100 is one of the best lenses of all time

[@bastian.michel]

We all know which camera you prefer 😁

[@spanksen]

I think the winner is the camera that finally feels better in your hands

[@wilave5140]

Un super comparatif, mais je dois dire que je penche plus sur la G9ii

[@frankinblackpool]

What a fantastic holiday and, I have to say probably the best final conclusion to wrap up this review. Both cameras are the equal of each other but obviously I will always lean towards Lumix. Its the law. I'm with you on the pre-burst mode being a deal breaker for future cameras. I never knew I wanted this feature until I learned of its magical powers with my second-hand G9. And I can't wait till I get my hands on my G9ii next month to try out the Composite mode. I do have one question though, can the G9ii replace my GH6 for video and photo duties?

[@MicroFourNerds]

Unless you're filming very very long sessions in very very hot heat, the g9ii will absolutely be able to replace your gh6 for video in my opinion. And having said that I even filmed some course content for another creator out there for over 45 mins constantly in the Kenya heat on the g9ii. A very good stress test 😂 I have a confession..... I have just sold my GH6 for this very reason. Now I have to decide whether to buy the G9ii, or hope and pray for a newer GH camera. Decisions!!!!!!!!

[@frankinblackpool]

@@MicroFourNerds My GH6 is going bye-bye when I get my G9ii. I’ve pre ordered my camera with Wilkinsons in Preston. They are happy to buy my GH6 as part exchange. I did this with my GH5 when I bought the GH6. I think it will be some time before the GH7 comes out to help sales of the G9 and quite possibly S5. My prediction will be that the new GH7 will have a global shutter. Im basing this prediction on another company designing a MFT version of the GH5 with a global shutter. Could you imagine a prosumer camera with a global shutter and phased detection auto focus? Aria and RED would be quaking in their boots because the only thing they could bring to the table is their colour science. I have to say that once I use Davinci Resolve’s Colour Management to convert my vLOG files, the colours including skin tones are exquisite. Unless you are going for an artistic grade like Orange and Teal, vLOG is good to go out of the box. A tinker with exposure, contrast and a Curve and the image looks fab. There is only one fly in the ointment of a potential new GH7. And that’s the person pressing the buttons and their skills or lack there of. 🤣🤣

[@MicroFourNerds]

@frankinblackpool global shutter.... ooooo. I'd add that I would love built in actual ND filters (not digital). And of course a smaller body than the gh6! That would be incredible. Ooo and while we're making dream gh7 cameras, I want 32 bit audio and/or the ability to change the gain on the extra tracks without the hotshoe accessory.

[@jupiterman7]

Thanks for what you do! I love your enthusiasm!!! I own a em5 mkiii and a gh5ii and for stabilization the gh5 wins with dual ibis.... for autofocus the em5 wins... I will buy the g9ii or the gh6ii or whatever they are gonna call it... I own mostly Panasonic lenses seems like a no 🧠 to me... I would love to see OM step it up with affordable dual ibis lenses and real video specs then I would consider them in the running for a new camera...

[@pavelperina7629]

I guess for wide angles, the dual IS might be overkill. I'm not doing much video stuff, but for photos having and not having IBIS makes a significant difference. But I never felt like I'm missing something using prime lenses without IS.

[@AndyLSB]

great comparison Emily, I'm very curious on how the Oly lenses work with the new G9II (GH6 user here) I've always wanted the 40-150 for wildlife and the 25 pro from oly but I know AF doesn't work properly with my GH6 (only my leica glass) So I've stayed away, I would love for you to consider a video about the AF with Oly pro lenses on the G9II in photo and CAF in video.

[@ben.prescott]

Starry AF 22:52. Me too 😂

[@jessejayphotography]

I prefer the OM 12-100 and 7-14 lens options over the Panasonic choices. OM really needs to give the OM-1 a firmware update.

[@kenwiberg6517]

well done - objectively on your part !

[@GrenlandUnderVann]

Just to be clear: Only Panasonic lenses with focal lengths greater than 25 mm will have OIS in the lens. So zooms like 12-35 mm and 12-60 mm is OK, a 12 or 25 mm prime is not.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Hi any tips for settings for using G9 mk I and lumix 100-300mm mk ii lens for wildlife photography please?

[@brucegraner5901]

I greatly appreciate this review and exploration of teleconverters with the new Lumix 100-400. However, I'm curious, have you ever explored the digital capabilities of these cameras? I came into the Lumix G9 system through the Leica V-Lux 114 which is basically a Lumix FZ1000 bridge camera with a 1-inch sensor. This camera had a great digital converter called I-Zoom that expanded the 25-400 optical range to a very useable 800mm's if you limited your cropping on the far end. If MFT is all about traveling light, perhaps, as MFT users, we should be exploring this feature a bit more in the menu.

[@benejpocock]

Absolutely love this video. Great work Emily. As an OM-1.2 owner that has GAS and was naturally intrigued, I've got a G9ii (the first PannyBoy I've ever held) on my desk this week that I've hired just so I can have a play. I think you've hit the nail on the head - both of them are incredible cameras, and duff shots are more likely going to be user error rather than anything else. For me, personally, my observations are: 1. The OM body is lighter (only by 60g), but in the hand it feels greater. 2. The OM fits in my hand nicer/is more ergonomic. This is maybe why it feels lighter than the 60g difference might imply. The G9ii feels bulkier - very similar in the hand to my X-H2 (and coincidentally the same weight). 3. The menu systems are both cameras are as good as each other. I find the OM one easier, but that's likely down to familiarity. 4. I think the AF on face/eye detect is stickier in the G9ii (and that's using OM lenses), but my testing is highly unscientific. The OM AF isn't exactly poor. 5. I'm hard pushed to tell the difference in IQ between either. 6. I appreciate 20MB RAW files from the OM vs the 35MB RAW files from the G9ii. Think that's pretty much it to be honest. However, what I'd like both brands to do is try and get the guts of these cameras into smaller bodies. If PannyBoy could come up with a new GX9ii, and OM could facelift/redo the OM-5 I think that would bring a couple of bodies to market that would literally fly off the shelves.

[@danielbachura710]

​ Great video, thanks, I have a question, is the new panasonic 100-400 sharper at 400mm than the olympus 100-400? Do you have experience? Thank you very much.

[@63MemoryLane-gw1cv]

This is by far, one of the best camera comparisons! I would like to see Panasonic add some new features to the G9MK2 like Focus Stacking , Multi-Exposure, and some sort of I-Zoom or Clear Zoom without the need to reduce image size via EX Tele Converter.

[@vermis8344]

12:35 Holy moley, that's a good 'un.

[@umgawa12]

An absolutely wonderful presentation and I watch a lot of these. An OM1 shooter after dumping all my full frame stuff, though I have kept my Nikon F3 and F4 for a challenge now and then. Please keep doing great work, eMILY.

[@derJackistweg]

18:10 This is why you need the Cx buttons! And you cannot have enough of them. On my GH6 C1 =6k C2= 4k C3= 4K 120 fps C4= FHD 300 fps VideoM= setting for Teams the rest are just for Foto

[@andresgonzalezcerda7635]

G9 ii with om1 body please.

[@AlexMcDougallPhotography]

Brilliant video, had micro four thirds camera since 2018, can’t believe I’ve not seen your channel before. Thanks

[@andysawers6608]

OK, only just found your page, so thank you.. love it. I’m a multiple GH5 user. Weddings and some theatre shows. Basic stuff though, I’m quite traditional. Looking to upgrade. It’s either G9ii or wait for a GH6ii that may never come…..

[@danduranduran]

Did you set 12mm as the focal length for manual lens IS on the OM-1? You have to set that manually on Olympus cameras, unless they changed that for the OM-1. That's probably why it was a bit warpy. I had the same issue on my E-M1 II because I thought I had set it correctly but somehow messed it up and for quite a while was wondering why my video was so wobbly with my Laowa 7.5, which is a great lens btw. It looked just like your footage. I double checked it and realized it was off and the problem went away when I fixed it. You have to reset it every time you change manual focus lenses, which is really annoying and can easily be forgotten, ask me how I know! On my EM-1 II it's in the Image Stabilization sub menu, so if you're scrolling through the regular menus you won't catch it. Hopefully it's easier on the OM-1 menu. If the G9 doesn't need that adjustment, that's definitely a point in its' favor, but you might have just been lucky and 12mm was the default. I would strongly suggest checking that setting and trying the test again. Even if you thought you had it right, you might not have, I should know! As for OM/Olympus not having IS lenses, that's because for a very long time Panasonic had no IBIS cameras, so their zooms had lens IS. Olympus didn't put IS on their lenses because it was considered unnecessary since all Olympus bodies had it. I think the trade off still works for those lenses. My favorite M43 lenses are the tiny "Premium" Olympus primes that had no IS or Aperture rings and as a result were as small and light as possible while still maintaining a high level of build and image quality at a lower price. The "Pro" lenses are nice, but also bigger, heavier, and much more expensive. Even most of the earlier Panasonic primes had no IS, just like Nikon and Canon, because it was thought that a prime could get away with faster shutter speeds and didn't need IS. When Panasonic finally embraced IBIS, for a long time it wasn't nearly as good as Olympus unless it was paired with a Panasonic IS lens. It's my understanding that OM/Olympus is still the best, but Lumix has really caught up and both systems are so good that the difference hardly matters.

[@Tineso]

I’ve just moved from an omd em1 mk2 after watching many reviews saying how great the autofocus tracking was etc. This was basically the main reason for the change as the auto focus tracking is not great on the EM1 mk2. Today when using for the first time I have either received a faulty camera or the autofocus is nowhere near as good as these reviews state. I photograph rugby and basically the speed of focus was so slow I missed many shots. I’ve been through all the settings and don’t see anything wrong and the 40-150 f2.8 pro Olympus lens worked perfectly with the EM1. Just not sure how reliable any of these reviews are now - my camera will be returned unless it is a faulty unit.

[@philippsteiner1987]

My compliments! You took great photos! And great content btw!!! My girlfriend and I using an Olympus EM1-MII with various lenses (Oly 12-100, Oly 12-40, Oly 100-400 and the Pana Leica 50-200) and we are still getting great results. Actually it was a birthday present from me to her, at first she didn't liked it and now she loves it and she is asking me why we ever used Canon (60d and 80d). Her most favorite lens is the Pana Leica 50-200, which is indeed a fabulous lens. Gives fantastic results, is still compact and lightweight and has it's own character, in a good way. It seems to be that this lens was especially made for her. With the 1.4 TC the AF is a little bit slow. I use for wildlife mainly the Oly 100-400, excellent lens, which is already to heavy for her after some time. Nevertheless, we are really happy with M43 and the price-performance ratio for this system is unbeatable. In a full frame system we were never able to afford that much money to get the same focal length equivalent just for our hobby. And the M43 gears is smaller and lighter compared to FF. In my opinion from the performance or feature side it doesn't really matter if you are using an OM1 or G9II, both cameras are performing very well and give excellent results, it is more an issue what someone prefers or is used to.