Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Succeeded the Olympus E-PL8
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
- Introduced May 2012
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-01, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the E-PL9 (16MP) and the K-01 (16MP) is pretty similar but the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and K-01 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-PL9 was introduced 5 years after the K-01 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-01 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL9 matches up against the K-01 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL9 & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Pentax K-01
E-PL9 | K-01 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | May 2012 | More modern by 70 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Olympus E-PL9
K-01 | E-PL9 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax K-01
E-PL9 | K-01 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 has got external measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-01 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL9 vs the K-01.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and K-01 is 85 and 76 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL9 and K-01.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The E-PL9 has got the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The younger E-PL9 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax K-01 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax K-01 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2018-02-08 | 2012-05-30 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 121 | 81 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6fps | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
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, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 lbs) | 561g (1.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1135 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 540 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $599 | $899 |