Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 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
- Released February 2018
- Replaced 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Revealed August 2011
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-PL9 was introduced 6 years later than the TG-810 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PL9 grades against the TG-810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Olympus TG-810. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus TG-810
E-PL9 | TG-810 | |||
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Revealed | February 2018 | August 2011 | More recent by 79 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper screen (+120k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-PL9
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-810
E-PL9 | TG-810 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL9 offers outer 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-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus E-PL9 versus Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the E-PL9 against the TG-810.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and TG-810 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and TG-810.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL9 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus E-PL9 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Olympus TG-810 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2018-02-08 | 2011-08-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing 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 format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.20 m |
Flash modes | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 215g (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $599 | $428 |