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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 6 years earlier than the E-PL9 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-E1 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2013Newer by 60 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-E1 E-PL9 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL9 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and E-PL9.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography highlights
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Sports photography camera
48
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
77
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
68
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
32
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-E1Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-E1 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Pro TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 121
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 350 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $599