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Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

  • Olympus PEN E-PL9

  • Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9

Olympus PEN E-PL9

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General Info

Camera classMirrorlessMirrorless

Sensor

Efective resolution16.1 megapixels20.3 megapixels
TypeLive MOSLive MOS
3-chip sensorNoNo
Size17.3 mm x 13 mm17.3 mm x 13 mm
Sensor cleaningYesYes
Processor modelTruePic VIII 

Lens

Interchangeable​ lensYesYes
Lens mountFour ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
Shutter speeds1/16000-60sec-Bulb1/4000-60sec-Bulb
3DNoNo

Previewing

ViewfinderNoYes
Dioptre correction Yes
LiveViewYesYes
Display size3 in3 in
Display resolution1040k pixels1240k pixels
Moving displayYesYes
TouchscreenYesNo
Second displayNoNo
Built-in projectorNoNo

Focus

AF TypeContrast detectionContrast detection
AF Points12149
Custom pointYesYes
AF ModesSingle, ContinuousSingle, Continuous
AF Assist BeamYesYes
Manual FocusYesYes

Flash

ModesAlways on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye, Slow sync (Rear-curtain sync)Always on (Fill-in), Off, Red-eye

Video

Video captureYesYes
Maximum resolution3840x21603840x2160
Maximum framerate at max, resolution24 fps30 fps
CodecOtherOther
Other codecMPEG‑4AVC/H.264H.264/MPEG-4 AVC
SoundYesYes
Sound recording typeStereoStereo
Zoom while capturingNo 
Simultaneous video and picture capturingNoNo
Slow motion effectNoNo

Camera Features

Image stabilizationYesYes
Stabilization typeSensorSensor
ISO sensitivity200-25600100-25600
Exposure modesAperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manualAperture priority, Shutter Speed priority, Full manual
Exposure compensationYesYes
Auto bracketingYesYes
Light meteringCenter-weighted, Spot, MatrixCenter-weighted, Spot, Matrix
Self timer2 seconds, Custom seconds, Other2 seconds, 10 seconds
Other featuresContinuous shooting (8.6 fps), HistogramContinuous shooting (9 fps), Histogram
White balance  
Number of available presets 5
Custom white balanceYesYes
Scene modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Night portrait, Night scene, Panorama, OtherPortrait, Landscape
RecognitionFace 

Files - Resolution

Formats  
RAWYesYes
Image ratio options4:316:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1
Resolution settings number 16
Resolution4608 x 3456 pixels5184 x 3888 pixels with 4:3 ratio
 3712 x 2784 pixels with 4:3 ratio
 2624 x 1968 pixels with 4:3 ratio
 5184 x 3456 pixels with 3:2 ratio
 3712 x 2480 pixels with 3:2 ratio
 2624 x 1752 pixels with 3:2 ratio
 5184 x 2920 pixels with 16:9 ratio
 3840 x 2160 pixels with 16:9 ratio
 3888 x 3888 pixels with 1:1 ratio
 2784 x 2784 pixels with 1:1 ratio

Connectivity

USBYesYes
Type 2.0
HDMIYesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Version 4.2
NFCNo 
Hot shoeNoYes
Memory card supportYes (SD, SDHC, SDXC)Yes (SD, SDHC, SDXC)

Body

Dimensions (WxHxD)4.61 in x 2.68 in x 1.54 in4.88 in x 2.84 in x 1.84 in
Weight332 oz15.87 oz
RuggedNoNo
Available color optionsBlack, White, BrownBlack

Power

BatteryRechargeable (proprietary)Rechargeable (proprietary)
Rechargable typeLi-PolLi-ion
Capacity1175 mAh1025 mAh

US Availability

Market statusAvailableAvailable

European Availability

Market statusAvailableAvailable

Links

Official page  
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