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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(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
Olympus TG-810
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus TG-810

 E-PL9 TG-810 
RevealedFebruary 2018August 2011More recent by 79 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus E-PL9

 TG-810 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-810

 E-PL9 TG-810 
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Portrait photography advice
73
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
33
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography features
Olympus TG-810 Street photography features
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features touch to focus
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography information
69
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL9
Travel photography with Olympus TG-810
77
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging highlights
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging highlights
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
30
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Olympus TG-810
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