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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
71
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Olympus E-600 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Olympus E-600
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the E-600 (12MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-600 was released 9 years earlier than the E-PL9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the E-600 matches up versus the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus E-PL9

 E-600 E-PL9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-600

 E-PL9 E-600 
IntroducedFebruary 2018August 2009More modern by 102 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PL9

 E-600 E-PL9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-600 has outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the E-600 vs the E-PL9.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-600 and E-PL9 is 71 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and E-PL9.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus E-PL9 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged E-600 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-600
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
60
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-600 Street photography highlights
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography highlights
76
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
84
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-600 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
48
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-600 Travel photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography details
53
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
77
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-600
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
53
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
not so great battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-600 Vlogging features
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging features
18
no video
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus E-600Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-600 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-08-30 2018-02-08
Physical type Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 7 121
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 45 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech HyperCrystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 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
Highest video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 380 grams (0.84 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 541 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 350 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Price at release $0 $599