Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced January 2011
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The following is a extensive review of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is relatively close but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and TG-610 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL9 was launched 7 years after the TG-610 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the E-PL9 scores vs the TG-610 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus TG-610. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus TG-610
| E-PL9 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2018 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 87 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus E-PL9
| TG-610 | E-PL9 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-610
| E-PL9 | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about 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") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).
See the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 versus the TG-610.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and TG-610 is 85 and 93 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and TG-610.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-PL9 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
| Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus TG-610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus TG-610 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
| Revealed | 2018-02-08 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VIII | TruePic III+ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 121 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Available lenses | 107 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.20 m |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 380 gr (0.84 lbs) | 190 gr (0.42 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 210 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $223 |