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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Announced November 2010
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL1
  • Updated by Olympus E-PL2
Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and G9 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL1s was introduced 8 years earlier than the G9 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the E-PL1s scores vs the G9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Panasonic G9

 E-PL1s G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-PL1s

 G9 E-PL1s 
ReleasedNovember 2017November 2010Newer by 84 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G9

 E-PL1s G9 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G9 has proportions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the E-PL1s versus the G9.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1s and G9 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and G9.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic G9 to show extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography advice
Panasonic G9 Sports photography advice
44
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography details
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
55
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging highlights
Panasonic G9 Vlogging highlights
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
76
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Panasonic G9
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sPanasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-11-16 2017-11-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V -
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, 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 pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 20.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data 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) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 grams (0.74 lb) 658 grams (1.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 shots 400 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Price at release $599 $1,500