Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus E-PL9

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The E-P5 was introduced 5 years before the E-PL9 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the E-P5 grades versus the E-PL9 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus PEN E-PL9. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-P5 comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-PL9 has measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus E-PL9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-P5 and the E-PL9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P5 and E-PL9 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P5 and E-PL9.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged E-P5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.