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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

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

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2020
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-M10 III
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The E-M10 IV was released 2 years later than the E-PL9 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-M10 IV scores against the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 E-M10 IV E-PL9 
AnnouncedAugust 2020February 2018More recent by 31 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 E-PL9 E-M10 IV 

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

 E-M10 IV E-PL9 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M10 IV comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 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).

See the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Olympus E-PL9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV against the E-PL9.

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

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M10 IV and E-PL9 is 81 and 85 respectively.

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

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

Often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 IV and E-PL9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M10 IV to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer E-M10 IV will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Olympus E-PL9
77
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography factors
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography information
73
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect AF
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
85
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
77
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography factors
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging details
78
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
35
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVOlympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Olympus PEN E-PL9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-08-04 2018-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VIII TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 121
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Amount of lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.7 frames per sec 8.6 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 383 grams (0.84 lb) 380 grams (0.84 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 350 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $699 $599