Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and E-PM1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The E-PL9 was released 6 years later than the E-PM1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the E-PL9 matches up vs the E-PM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus PEN E-PM1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus E-PM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 features physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus E-PM1 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 against the E-PM1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and E-PM1 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and E-PM1.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus E-PL9 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.