Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was launched 5 years later than the G5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the E-PL9 matches up against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 has got physical measurements 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 G5 has dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL9 and the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and G5 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and G5.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.