Olympus E-1 vs Olympus E-PL9

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus E-PL9, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-1 was manufactured 15 years before the E-PL9 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-1 scores versus the E-PL9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 enjoys physical measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the E-1 versus the E-PL9.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and E-PL9 is 59 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and E-PL9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus E-PL9 to produce extra detail due to its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.