Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GX8, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GX8 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was released 2 years later than the GX8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the GX8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic GX8 has proportions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") having a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 against the GX8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and GX8 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and GX8.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic GX8 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent E-PL9 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.