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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
61
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was unveiled around the same time to the GX9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-PL9 grades vs the GX9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GX9

 E-PL9 GX9 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus E-PL9

 GX9 E-PL9 
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GX9

 E-PL9 GX9 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2018Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 features exterior 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 GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 versus the GX9.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and GX9 is 85 and 82 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and GX9.

All in all, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX9 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography info
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Street photography highlights
84
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography details
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect autofocus
73
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX9 as a Travel photography camera
77
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
71
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
not so great battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging details
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-08 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.6fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 380g (0.84 lb) 407g (0.90 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 260 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $1,000