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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and E-PL9 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was brought out 6 years earlier than the E-PL9 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PL9 
Display resolution1230k1040kClearer display (+190k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 E-PL9 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018June 2012Newer by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL9

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 E-PL9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 provides external dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the E-PL9.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL9 is 80 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and E-PL9.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
45
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
69
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
53
resolution is good (16MP)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery power (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography factors
65
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
26
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic jack
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Olympus E-PL9
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2018-02-08
Physical type 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 121
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 54 107
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 8.6fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 grams (0.99 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 350 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,169 $599