Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
- Announced July 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GX7
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8 Overview
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GX8
E-PL9 | GX8 | |||
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Announced | February 2018 | July 2015 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Olympus E-PL9
GX8 | E-PL9 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GX8
E-PL9 | GX8 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GX8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX8 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-08 | 2015-07-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface 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 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.77x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6 frames per sec | 12.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380 grams (0.84 lb) | 487 grams (1.07 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 75 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 806 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $898 |