Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Older Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Overview
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).

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus PEN-F
E-PL9 | PEN-F | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | January 2016 | More recent by 25 months |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1037k | Sharper screen (+3k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus E-PL9
PEN-F | E-PL9 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus PEN-F
E-PL9 | PEN-F | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN-F Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus PEN-F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus PEN-F |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2016-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 107 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,037k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380 gr (0.84 lbs) | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 894 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 330 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | BLN-1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $599 | $1,000 |