Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PL1
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Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PL1 Key Specs
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- 18MP - Full frame Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 585g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Launched September 2009
- Later Model is Leica M9-P
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
- Announced May 2010
- Replacement is Olympus E-PL1s
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Below is a extended overview of the Leica M9 and Olympus E-PL1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the M9 (18MP) and E-PL1 (12MP) and the M9 (Full frame) and E-PL1 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M9 matches up vs the E-PL1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Leica M9 over the Olympus E-PL1
| M9 | E-PL1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1 over the Leica M9
| E-PL1 | M9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2010 |  | September 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Leica M9 and Olympus E-PL1
| M9 | E-PL1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PL1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M9 offers outside measurements of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") having a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL1 has sizing of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M9 against the E-PL1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M9 and E-PL1 is 79 and 86 respectively.
Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PL1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M9 and E-PL1.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M9 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Leica M9 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older M9 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Leica M9 vs Olympus E-PL1 Specifications
| Leica M9 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Leica | Olympus |
| Model type | Leica M9 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2009-09-09 | 2010-05-17 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Truepic V |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 5212 x 3472 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Highest native ISO | 2500 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Leica M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 59 | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT color LCD | HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 10.00 m |
| Flash modes | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 585g (1.29 lbs) | 334g (0.74 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 69 | 54 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.5 | 21.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 884 | 487 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 290 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | BLS-1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $2,750 | $288 |
