Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF1
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Released February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF2
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Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-PL9 was announced 8 years after the GF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL9 scores against the GF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GF1
| E-PL9 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2018 |  | October 2009 | More modern by 102 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus E-PL9
| GF1 | E-PL9 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF1
| E-PL9 | GF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More exact focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF1 has specifications of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the GF1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and GF1 is 85 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and GF1.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus E-PL9 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2018-02-08 | 2009-10-14 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine HD |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 121 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 380 gr (0.84 lb) | 385 gr (0.85 lb) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 513 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 380 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $599 | $400 |