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Comparison of Olympus PEN E-PL8 and Olympus PEN E-PL9 [S]ave

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Olympus PEN E-PL9 ×
Olympus PEN E-PL8 ×
General
ModelOlympus PEN E-PL9Olympus PEN E-PL8
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberE-PL9E-PL8
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20182016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)117117
Width (mm)3938
Height (mm)6868
Weight (g)473487
Waterproof--
PredecessorOlympus E-PL8Olympus E-PL7
SuccessorOlympus E-PL1Olympus E-PL9
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerSonySony
Effective megapixels (MP)16.116.1
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.753.75
Focal Length Multiplier (x)22
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)8.68.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audioMOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video-+
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom LensOlympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2525
Filter thread (mm)3737
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHigh-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small)High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 81-area multiple AF; All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (normal/small)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder type-Optional VF-4 electronic viewfinder
Focus peaking++
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,8001,036,800
Touchscreen++
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1414
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectableAUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • kelvin
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom (4)
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • kelvin
  • shadow
  • sunny
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/16000 - 601/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot meteringDigital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night SceneScene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1/16
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
  • 1/16
  • 1/2
  • 1/32
  • 1/4
  • 1/64)
  • 1/8
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (full
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)57
Flash range descriptionGN=7.6m (ISO 200)Bundled FL-LM1 flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • 12-bit raw
  • mpo
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
  • wi-fi or optional remote cable rm-uc1
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0 port
  • accessory port 2
  • built-in wi-fi (ieee 802.11b/g/n)
  • combined av/usb/remote connector
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)8.68.5
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.6-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)14-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350350
Battery life, video (minutes)8090
Battery form factorProprietary BLS-50Proprietary BLS-50
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software-
  • olympus viewer 3 cd-rom
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black, brown or white.Available in black, white or brown.



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