Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850
85 Imaging
55 Features
78 Overall
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90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2018
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Overview
Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL9 was unveiled 14 months later than the GX850 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the E-PL9 scores versus the GX850 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic GX850
E-PL9 | GX850 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2017 | More recent by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Olympus E-PL9
GX850 | E-PL9 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic GX850
E-PL9 | GX850 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 offers 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 GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the GX850.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and GX850 is 85 and 90 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and GX850.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic GX850 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2018-02-08 | 2017-01-04 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/500 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.6 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
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 / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380 gr (0.84 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 73 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 586 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 210 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $599 | $548 |