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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Olympus SP-600 UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
35
Features
27
Overall
31

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
Olympus SP-600 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 455g - 110 x 90 x 91mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-590 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-610UZ
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and SP-600 UZ (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and SP-600 UZ (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was launched 8 years after the SP-600 UZ which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SP-600 UZ being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL9 scores versus the SP-600 UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-PL9 SP-600 UZ 
AnnouncedFebruary 2018February 2010Newer by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-600 UZ over the Olympus E-PL9

 SP-600 UZ E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus SP-600 UZ

 E-PL9 SP-600 UZ 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") having a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus SP-600 UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the SP-600 UZ.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and SP-600 UZ is 85 and 69 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and SP-600 UZ.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher E-PL9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Portrait photography advice
73
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
27
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography info
Olympus SP-600 UZ Street photography info
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
36
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography factors
Olympus SP-600 UZ Sports photography factors
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-600 UZ as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
51
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (420mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
29
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-600 UZ Vlogging advice
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
20
really wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus SP-600 UZ
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Olympus SP-600 UZ
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL9 Olympus SP-600 UZ
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2018-02-08 2010-02-02
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 121 143
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-420mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.4
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 1/2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 380 gr (0.84 pounds) 455 gr (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 110 x 90 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $599 $189