Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9
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78 Overall
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL6 & Olympus PEN E-PL9. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PL6 Gallery & Olympus E-PL9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL6 over the Olympus E-PL9
E-PL6 | E-PL9 | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-PL6
E-PL9 | E-PL6 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | August 2014 | Newer by 42 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL6 and Olympus E-PL9
E-PL6 | E-PL9 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 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).
See the Olympus E-PL6 versus Olympus E-PL9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL6 vs Olympus E-PL9 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL6 | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
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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 |