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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(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
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic G9

 E-PL9 G9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus E-PL9

 G9 E-PL9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic G9

 E-PL9 G9 
ReleasedFebruary 2018November 2017Similar age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography info
Panasonic G9 Portrait photography info
73
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography advice
Panasonic G9 Street photography advice
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
75
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography info
Panasonic G9 Sports photography info
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography features
Panasonic G9 Travel photography features
77
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (400 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography details
Panasonic G9 Landscape photography details
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
Vlogging with Panasonic G9
35
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
76
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic G9
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DC-G9
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