Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF4 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Introduced February 2018
- Old Model is Pentax K-1
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and K-1 II (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL9 was announced at a similar time to the K-1 II which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Pentax K-1 II
E-PL9 | K-1 II | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | 1037k | Clearer screen (+3k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus E-PL9
K-1 II | E-PL9 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Pentax K-1 II
E-PL9 | K-1 II | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | February 2018 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-1 II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-PL9 and the K-1 II.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL9 and K-1 II is 85 and 55 respectively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specifications. The image here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL9 and K-1 II.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-PL9 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will give extra detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively.
Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax K-1 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | Pentax K-1 Mark II |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2018-02-08 | 2018-02-22 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 36 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 7360 x 4912 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 819200 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 121 | 33 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Pentax KAF4 |
Amount of lenses | 107 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.6 frames per sec | 4.4 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.60 m (at ISO 200) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/200s |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 380g (0.84 pounds) | 1010g (2.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") |
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 images | 670 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Launch cost | $599 | $1,737 |