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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Also referred to as EVOLT E-410
  • Superseded the Olympus E-400
  • Successor is Olympus E-420
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-410 (10MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (Four Thirds).

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The E-410 was revealed 11 years prior to the E-PL9 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-410 grades versus the E-PL9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Olympus E-PL9

 E-410 E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-410

 E-PL9 E-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2018June 2007Newer by 129 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k215kCrisper display (+825k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-PL9

 E-410 E-PL9 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has exterior measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the E-410 compared to the E-PL9.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and E-PL9 is 77 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-410 and E-PL9.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL9 to offer extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-410 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-410
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
56
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography info
60
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Sports photography camera
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
49
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
77
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography info
50
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging info
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging info
9
no video
35
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-410 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus E-410Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-410 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Also referred to as EVOLT E-410 -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2007-06-14 2018-02-08
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 215k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 435 grams (0.96 lbs) 380 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing - $599