Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2018
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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 Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Released November 2017
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Overview
The following is a in depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic G9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the G9 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-PL9 was launched 4 months after the G9 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-PL9 matches up against the G9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic G9
E-PL9 | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-PL9
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic G9
E-PL9 | G9 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | November 2017 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic G9 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 versus the G9.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and G9 is 85 and 62 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and G9.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic G9 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-08 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
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 | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 658g (1.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 pictures | 400 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Launch price | $599 | $1,500 |