Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GF7

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was revealed 3 years after the GF7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the E-PL9 grades vs the GF7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GF7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the GF7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and GF7 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and GF7.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The younger E-PL9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.