Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus PEN-F, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the PEN-F (20MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The E-PL9 was released 2 years later than the PEN-F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-PL9 grades versus the PEN-F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus PEN-F. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus PEN-F Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PL9 has got physical measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus PEN-F has measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus PEN-F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the PEN-F.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and PEN-F is 85 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and PEN-F.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus PEN-F to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent E-PL9 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.