Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic G3
- Refreshed by Panasonic G6
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 Overview
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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic G5
E-PL9 | G5 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | July 2012 | More recent by 68 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus E-PL9
G5 | 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 G5
E-PL9 | G5 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
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).
See the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-08 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine VII FHD |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lb) | 396g (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 320 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $699 |