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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(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
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic GH5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GH5 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was launched 14 months later than the GH5 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the GH5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GH5

 E-PL9 GH5 
LaunchedFebruary 2018January 2017More recent by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-PL9

 GH5 E-PL9 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GH5

 E-PL9 GH5 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GH5 has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs).

See the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic GH5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-PL9 vs the GH5.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and GH5 is 85 and 59 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and GH5.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic GH5 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Portrait photography camera
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
76
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
Street photography with Panasonic GH5
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography features
Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery life (410 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography information
Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
77
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
68
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery life (410 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (410 shots)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic port
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GH5
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-02-08 2017-01-04
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 225
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,680 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 380g (0.84 lb) 725g (1.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 77
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 807
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Retail price $599 $1,298