Olympus E-P7 vs Panasonic GX9

In this article, we are evaluating the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic GX9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-P7 (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-P7 was manufactured 3 years after the GX9 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the E-P7 grades against the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P7 and Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-P7 Gallery and Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P7 has got external dimensions of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX9 has sizing of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P7 and Panasonic GX9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-P7 versus the GX9.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-P7 and GX9 is 86 and 82 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P7 and GX9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher E-P7 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.