Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-610

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.

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.