Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF5

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and GF5 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was introduced 5 years after the GF5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the E-PL9 grades against the GF5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF5 has sizing of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the GF5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and GF5 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and GF5.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus E-PL9 to produce extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.