Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 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
- Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
(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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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).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic GH5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GH5
| E-PL9 | GH5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | January 2017 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Olympus E-PL9
| GH5 | E-PL9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Sharper 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GH5 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic 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 |
