Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GM1

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was released 4 years after the GM1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-PL9 scores versus the GM1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Panasonic GM1 has dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 and the GM1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and GM1.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer E-PL9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.