Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 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
- Announced February 2018
- Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Released March 2014
- Replacement is Olympus SH-2
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and SH-1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL9 was revealed 3 years after the SH-1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus SH-1
E-PL9 | SH-1 | |||
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Released | February 2018 | March 2014 | Newer by 47 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Olympus E-PL9
SH-1 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus SH-1
E-PL9 | SH-1 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 comes with exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus SH-1 has dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Compare the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the SH-1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and SH-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking technical specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and SH-1.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The younger E-PL9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2018-02-08 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.6fps | 12.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380 grams (0.84 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 images | 380 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $599 | $349 |