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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-P1
(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
  • Announced July 2009
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-P2
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic GX9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the E-P1 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P1 was manufactured 9 years earlier than the GX9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the E-P1 grades vs the GX9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-P1 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-P1

 GX9 E-P1 
LaunchedFebruary 2018July 2009Newer by 104 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GX9

 E-P1 GX9 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-P1 has physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has specifications of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-P1 against the GX9.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P1 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P1 and GX9.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
76
you can focus manually
decent MP (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Street photography information
Panasonic GX9 Street photography information
74
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P1
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery life (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Travel photography info
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography info
43
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (300 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
71
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent MP (20MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography details
60
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
not so great battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P1 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
29
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus PEN E-P1Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-P1 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2009-07-29 2018-02-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface 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 images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
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) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 355 gr (0.78 lbs) 407 gr (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
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 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $182 $1,000