Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Old Model is Olympus E-PL8
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched January 2012
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-PL9 was launched 6 years after the FH6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-PL9 scores versus the FH6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Panasonic FH6
E-PL9 | FH6 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | January 2012 | More modern by 75 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-PL9
FH6 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Panasonic FH6
E-PL9 | FH6 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 has exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL9 and the FH6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL9 and FH6 is 85 and 96 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and FH6.
As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus E-PL9 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL9 should have an edge in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2012-01-09 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.5-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.6 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 4.60 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 reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 lb) | 119 grams (0.26 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 photos | 280 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $129 |