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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6010 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
Olympus 6010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6010
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus 6010, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and 6010 (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and 6010 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL9 was manufactured 8 years after the 6010 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 6010 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the 6010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus 6010

 E-PL9 6010 
IntroducedFebruary 2018July 2009More modern by 105 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 6010 over the Olympus E-PL9

 6010 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus 6010

 E-PL9 6010 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus 6010 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus 6010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 against the 6010.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and 6010 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and 6010.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger E-PL9 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6010 as a Street photography camera
84
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-PL9
Sports photography with Olympus 6010
69
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
Travel photography with Olympus 6010
77
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
61
weather proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography features
Olympus 6010 Landscape photography features
80
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6010 as a Vlogging camera
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus 6010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus 6010
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Olympus Stylus Tough 6010
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6010
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2018-02-08 2009-07-17
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 200 64
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance - 2cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1/4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.6fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 pounds) 179g (0.39 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 type Battery Pack -
Battery model - LI-50C
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $599 $0