Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Launched February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Released November 2011
- Newer Model is Olympus E-PM2
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 Overview
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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus E-PM1
E-PL9 | E-PM1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | November 2011 | More recent by 76 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 460k | Clearer display (+580k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus E-PL9
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus E-PM1
E-PL9 | E-PM1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PM1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2018-02-08 | 2011-11-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4032 x 3024 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Number of lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380 gr (0.84 lbs) | 265 gr (0.58 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 499 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 330 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | BLS-5 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $599 | $499 |