Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push 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- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Additionally referred to as mju 5010
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus 5010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is very similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and 5010 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL9 was unveiled 8 years after the 5010 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PL9 grades against the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus 5010
E-PL9 | 5010 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2010 | Newer by 99 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus E-PL9
5010 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus 5010
E-PL9 | 5010 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus 5010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 and the 5010.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and 5010 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and 5010.
Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will deliver greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus Stylus 5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus Stylus 5010 |
Also Known as | - | mju 5010 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2018-02-08 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 7cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.70 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, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 126g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SC/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $599 | $150 |