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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
85
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL8
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released August 2012
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and VH-410 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was introduced 5 years later than the VH-410 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus VH-410 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the E-PL9 scores against the VH-410 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Olympus VH-410

 E-PL9 VH-410 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2012Fresher by 67 months
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Olympus E-PL9

 VH-410 E-PL9 

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus VH-410

 E-PL9 VH-410 
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL9 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the E-PL9 and the VH-410.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and VH-410 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL9 and VH-410.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The E-PL9 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field easier. The fresher E-PL9 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Portrait photography details
Olympus VH-410 Portrait photography details
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography advice
Olympus VH-410 Street photography advice
84
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Sports photography camera
69
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
has no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography features
Olympus VH-410 Travel photography features
77
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
68
features focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-PL9
Landscape photography with Olympus VH-410
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
43
decently wide (26mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-PL9
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
35
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
32
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus VH-410
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Olympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Olympus VH-410
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-02-08 2012-08-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.6 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) 4.70 m
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 380 grams (0.84 pounds) 152 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images -
Battery form 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 Single Single
Price at release $599 $186