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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9

Portability
84
Imaging
59
Features
79
Overall
67
Olympus PEN-F front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Key Specs

Olympus PEN-F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Released February 2018
Photography Glossary

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Panasonic GX9

 PEN-F GX9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Olympus PEN-F

 GX9 PEN-F 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2016More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution1240k1037kCrisper screen (+203k dot)

Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX9

 PEN-F GX9 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 size comparison

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

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 sensor size comparison

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Portrait photography details
Panasonic GX9 Portrait photography details
75
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Street photography details
Panasonic GX9 Street photography details
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Sports photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Sports photography advice
67
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
low battery pack (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GX9 Travel photography highlights
75
boasts touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (330 per charge)
71
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GX9 Landscape photography advice
76
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (330 shots)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus PEN-F Vlogging factors
Panasonic GX9 Vlogging factors
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Olympus PEN-F vs Panasonic GX9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus PEN-F and Panasonic GX9
 Olympus PEN-FPanasonic Lumix DC-GX9
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus PEN-F Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-27 2018-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 1,240 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 407g (0.90 lbs)
Dimensions 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 894 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,000 $1,000