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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
82
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10
  • New Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 II (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 II was revealed 3 years prior to the E-PL9 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-M10 II matches up versus the E-PL9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Olympus E-PL9

 E-M10 II E-PL9 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-M10 II

 E-PL9 E-M10 II 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2015More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL9

 E-M10 II E-PL9 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M10 II provides exterior measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has proportions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M10 II versus Olympus E-PL9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the E-M10 II against the E-PL9.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 II and E-PL9 is 82 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 II and E-PL9.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older E-M10 II will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
72
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Street photography with Olympus E-PL9
83
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II Sports photography features
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography features
67
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
69
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 II as a Travel photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
73
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
77
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-M10 II
Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 II
Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 II and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IIOlympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 II Olympus PEN E-PL9
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-25 2018-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 81 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.80 m (ISO 100) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 390 grams (0.86 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 842 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 350 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $499 $599