Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX85

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX85, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was announced 23 months later than the GX85 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL9 matches up against the GX85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic GX85 has specifications of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX85 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the GX85.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and GX85 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and GX85.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern E-PL9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.