Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G9

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was unveiled 5 years prior to the G9 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the E-P5 scores against the G9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-P5 has physical dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P5 vs Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-P5 against the G9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P5 and G9 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and G9.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic G9 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older E-P5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.