Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FZ200

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic FZ200, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and FZ200 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was manufactured 5 years later than the FZ200 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL9 scores against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 offers physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has sizing of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic FZ200 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 and the FZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and FZ200 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and FZ200.

Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-PL9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.