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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Olympus PEN E-PL6 front
 
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Later Model is Olympus E-PL7
Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus E-PL9, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL6 (16MP) and the E-PL9 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL6 was manufactured 4 years before the E-PL9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-PL6 scores against the E-PL9 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus E-PL9

 E-PL6 E-PL9 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-PL6

 E-PL9 E-PL6 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2014Newer by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus E-PL9

 E-PL6 E-PL9 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL6 provides physical measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Olympus E-PL9 has specifications of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-PL6 and the E-PL9.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL6 and E-PL9 is 88 and 85 respectively.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL6 and E-PL9.

Plainly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged E-PL6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography advice
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Street photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Street photography details
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Sports photography details
Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography details
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of phase detect AF
69
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL6
Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
86
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus E-PL9 as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL6 Vlogging details
Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging details
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no external microphone socket
35
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus E-PL9
 Olympus PEN E-PL6Olympus PEN E-PL9
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL6 Olympus PEN E-PL9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-08-01 2018-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 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 Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 121
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 8.6 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 325 gr (0.72 pounds) 380 gr (0.84 pounds)
Dimensions 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") 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 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $300 $599