Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Here is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-PL9 was revealed 4 years later than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera 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 TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up against the TG-850 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
E-PL9 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Released | February 2018 | January 2014 | Fresher by 50 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus E-PL9
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
E-PL9 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL9 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and TG-850 iHS is 85 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and TG-850 iHS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The E-PL9 has the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer E-PL9 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-5.7 |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380 gr (0.84 pounds) | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | 330 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $599 | $250 |