Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the PEN-F (20MP) and the GX9 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The PEN-F was brought out 24 months before the GX9 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the PEN-F grades versus the GX9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN-F & Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus PEN-F Gallery & Panasonic GX9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus PEN-F provides physical measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic GX9 has dimensions of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the PEN-F vs the GX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the PEN-F and GX9 is 84 and 82 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the PEN-F and GX9.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of files however you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged PEN-F will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.