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Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Panasonic Lumix GX9

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 and the Panasonic Lumix GX9 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Olympus PEN E-PL9 if you want a lighter body (380 g against 450 g). Pick the Panasonic Lumix GX9 if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (20.3 against 16.1 MP).

Still torn? Ask the guide about the Olympus PEN E-PL9 and the Panasonic Lumix GX9

Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
SpecOlympus PEN E-PL9Panasonic Lumix GX9
MakerOlympusPanasonic
MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
SensorMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mmMicro Four Thirds, 17.3 x 13 mm
Crop factor2×2×
Resolution16.1 MP20.3 MPmore detail
Stabilisationin the bodyin the body
Announced20182018
Typemirrorless cameramirrorless camera
Weight380 glighter450 g
Lenses in this guide125 for its sensor125 for its sensor

Sensor size

Both camerasMicro Four Thirds17.3 × 13 mmCrop factor 2×
Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Olympus PEN E-PL9 2×, Panasonic Lumix GX9 2×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 100mm on full frame.

50mm on either · 20°
Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Micro Four Thirds lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 125 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Olympus PEN E-PL9: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Panasonic Lumix GX9: 125 Micro Four Thirds lenses in this guide cover its sensor.

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