Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
- Announced January 2019
- Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-PL9, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and E-PL9 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-M1X was launched 12 months later than the E-PL9 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the E-M1X matches up against the E-PL9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus OM-D E-M1X and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M1X Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus E-PL9
E-M1X | E-PL9 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | February 2018 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-M1X
E-PL9 | E-M1X | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer display (+3k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus E-PL9
E-M1X | E-PL9 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display dimensions | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features outside measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 997 grams (2.20 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).
Check the Olympus E-M1X versus Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-M1X vs the E-PL9.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and E-PL9 is 54 and 85 respectively.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and E-PL9.
All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus E-M1X to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher E-M1X provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1X | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-01-24 | 2018-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Dual TruePic VIII | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.4 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 226.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 64 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 121 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 60.0fps | 8.6fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) |
Flash settings | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye 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 |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 997g (2.20 pounds) | 380g (0.84 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 870 photographs | 350 photographs |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Price at launch | $2,999 | $599 |