Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G85

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G85, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was announced 17 months after the G85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-PL9 matches up vs the G85 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic G85 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G85 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the G85.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and G85 is 85 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and G85.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger E-PL9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.