Epson R-D1 vs Olympus E-PL9

On this page, we are comparing the Epson R-D1 and Olympus E-PL9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Epson and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the R-D1 (6MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) and the R-D1 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The R-D1 was brought out 15 years prior to the E-PL9 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the R-D1 scores against the E-PL9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Epson R-D1 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The entire galleries are provided at Epson R-D1 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Epson R-D1 enjoys external measurements of 142mm x 89mm x 40mm (5.6" x 3.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

See the Epson R-D1 and Olympus E-PL9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the R-D1 versus the E-PL9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R-D1 and E-PL9 is 75 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R-D1 and E-PL9.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R-D1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will give you greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older R-D1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.