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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX7
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and LX10 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The E-PL9 was announced 17 months later than the LX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL9 matches up vs the LX10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic LX10

 E-PL9 LX10 
ReleasedFebruary 2018September 2016Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus E-PL9

 LX10 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic LX10

 E-PL9 LX10 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 vs the LX10.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and LX10 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and LX10.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX10 will offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Portrait photography factors
73
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (310g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX10 Sports photography advice
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
62
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports tracking autofocus
bad battery power (260 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LX10 Travel photography highlights
77
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition in class (310 grams)
has focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
bad battery power (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging info
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
38
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (310g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic LX10
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-LX15
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-02-08 2016-09-19
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 121 49
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.6fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380 grams (0.84 lb) 310 grams (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 20
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 581
Other
Battery life 350 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $599 $700