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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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
  • Launched April 2010
  • Older Model is Olympus E-P1
  • Updated by Olympus E-P3
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
  • Announced February 2018
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-P2 versus Panasonic GX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-P2 (12MP) and GX9 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-P2 was brought out 8 years prior to the GX9 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the E-P2 matches up against the GX9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-P2 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-P2

 GX9 E-P2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018April 2010More modern by 95 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1240k230kCrisper display (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GX9

 E-P2 GX9 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P2 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic GX9 has measurements 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-P2 versus Panasonic GX9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P2 and the GX9.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P2 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P2 and GX9.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to give greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-P2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-P2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX9
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
76
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-P2
Street photography with Panasonic GX9
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-P2
Sports photography with Panasonic GX9
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography details
43
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
MP count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
35
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
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Olympus E-P2 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus PEN E-P2Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-P2 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2010-04-22 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 355g (0.78 lb) 407g (0.90 lb)
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 rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 505 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 260 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $799 $1,000