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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
78
Overall
64
Olympus PEN E-PL9 front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
92
Overall
80

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Olympus E-PL9
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 380g - 117 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-PL8
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Launched July 2021
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and ZV-E10 (24MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and ZV-E10 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL9 was announced 4 years prior to the ZV-E10 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-PL9 matches up versus the ZV-E10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL9 over the Sony ZV-E10

 E-PL9 ZV-E10 
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Olympus E-PL9

 ZV-E10 E-PL9 
LaunchedJuly 2021February 2018More recent by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus E-PL9 and Sony ZV-E10

 E-PL9 ZV-E10 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL9 features 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 Sony ZV-E10 has proportions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 versus the ZV-E10.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and ZV-E10 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and ZV-E10.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-PL9 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh harder and the Sony ZV-E10 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older E-PL9 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
73
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
83
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
84
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
82
screen articulates
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography features
69
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
has no phase detect AF
77
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (440 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
88
better than average battery life (440 shots)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (440 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL9 Vlogging factors
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging factors
35
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have microphone support
no image stabilization
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Olympus E-PL9 vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL9 and Sony ZV-E10
 Olympus PEN E-PL9Sony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Olympus Sony
Model Olympus PEN E-PL9 Sony ZV-E10
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-08 2021-07-30
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 121 425
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Available lenses 107 150
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.6 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.60 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 380 grams (0.84 lbs) 343 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
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 440 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $699