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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
85 Imaging
48 Features
47 Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PL2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62 Imaging
60 Features
90 Overall
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL1s
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL3
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
  • Announced November 2017
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic G9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL2 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL2 was revealed 7 years prior to the G9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL2 grades against the G9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic G9

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-PL2

		

		

			
 G9 E-PL2 
AnnouncedNovember 2017February 2011More recent by 82 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic G9

		

		

			
 E-PL2 G9 
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL2 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Panasonic G9 has specifications of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the E-PL2 vs the G9.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL2 and G9 is 85 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and G9.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic G9 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older E-PL2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
60
 focusing manually
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
76
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus E-PL2
Street photography with Panasonic G9
73
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 environment proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G9 Sports photography factors
45
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (280 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proofing
 low battery life (400 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G9 Travel photography highlights
51
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (280 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
70
 environment proofing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery life (400 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-PL2 Landscape photography information
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
61
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 low battery power (280 shots)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
 manual focus
 change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 no anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus E-PL2 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
29
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 display isn't selfie friendly
 video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 doesn't have external microphone support
76
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic jack
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus PEN E-PL2Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL2 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-02-11 2017-11-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Truepic V -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 11 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.83x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 10.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 362 gr (0.80 pounds) 658 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 114 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 score 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 280 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 DMW-BLF19
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $0 $1,500