Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 vs Olympus PEN E-PL8

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      BrandPanasonicOlympus
      ModelLumix DC-GX9PEN E-PL8
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL7
      Successor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL8
      MSRP$999 (w/12-60mm F3.5-5.6 lens)$549 (body only), $649 (with 12-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.3 Megapixel16.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      ProcessorVenus EngineTruePic VII
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 38884608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3200 x 2400, 1280 x 960
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardSuper fine, fine, normal, basic)
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing3 frames in 2/4/6 stops in A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Flexible, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points4981
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4 stops3.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot1,037k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneComputerized focal-plane high-speed mechanical
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 6 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 2 fps at 20.3 MP for up to 30 Frames (Raw) / 100 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      forced on
      forced on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      forced off
      Flash Range6.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames in 0.3/0.7/1.0EV step selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock (AF/AE LOCK button)Locked at 1st release of shutter button (can be set to Fn button as well)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 29.97 fps [10 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [24 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 29.98 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      1920 x 1080p
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via smartphone wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Dimensions124 x 72 x 47 mm (4.88 x 2.83 x 1.85")115 x 67 x 38 mm (4.53 x 2.64 x 1.5")
      Weight (inc. batteries)450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)357 g (0.79 lb / 12.59 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.3 x 6.1 x 4.35"9.3 x 9 x 3.8"
      Package Weight2.585 lb2.5 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Battery Life260 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Olympus PEN E-PL8
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs 2 or 12 sec, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic wave filter


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