Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Introduced July 2009
- New Model is Olympus E-P2
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-P1 was revealed 9 years prior to the G9 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-P1 matches up vs the G9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic G9
E-P1 | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-P1
G9 | E-P1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | July 2009 | More modern by 100 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic G9
E-P1 | G9 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurement |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P1 comes with physical dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") and a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the E-P1 vs the G9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and G9 is 86 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The image here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and G9.
To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic G9 to offer extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2009-07-29 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 355 gr (0.78 pounds) | 658 gr (1.45 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 images | 400 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $182 | $1,500 |