Name: PEN E-PL9
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 231003
Rating: 4.0 (37 reviews)

Olympus PEN E-PL9 - Pros & Cons

array of modes on offer this is a really fun camera
it was very solid when editing in Capture One
small
lightweight and looks good
Colour accuracy was also better in the newer camera
stylish design
interesting features and effective Wi-Fi integration
well-balanced exposures with plenty of detail and beautiful colour
Video quality is equally impressive
and the audio is surprisingly good
better quality and more control
solid and feels premium
perfectly workable and comfortable to use
the built-in mic on the E-PL9 is really fantastic
delivers great shots
performed well and found my target every time
Tones are natural and vibrant
as well
is an awesome camera and a decent upgrade on previous models
The buttons are dampened nicely and feel durable
most reliable and versatile wireless connections between camera and smart
The camera is quick in all areas
suited to Olympus s more compact and lightweight lenses
reliable and well-proven
key improvements are in video image quality and versatility
The dials and buttons feel great and working your way around the camera is a breeze
simple-to-use
stylish and compact form
best in well-exposed images taken in good light
it worked well enough
Inexpensive and Versatile
color
contrast
image detail and audio to be quite good
captured vibrant color
fine details and good dynamic range
Colors were vibrant
and overall tonal balance looked
very good saturation and colors were accurate
very compact and nicely designed
inexpensive and portable
The autofocus works quickly and accurately
Aesthetic
Design and Build Quality
in a very efficient way on the body and well labeled and designed
the autofocus works smooth and accurate
device will smooth out the image and make it as stable as possible
better dynamic range and much better performance in low light
delivers image quality that is still good
accuracy and speed in those demanding conditions were pretty decent
Colors appeared accurate
and dynamic range was solid for cameras
the PEN is one handsome camera
The eye catching design is also a nice plus
quicker and easier to navigate
The camera is well built and feels very light in the hand
The footage is quite good
Buffer clear times are quick
compact enough to keep in my coat pocket
sure more user-friendly as an actual grip
attractive little camera
and quite lightweight
light
versatile and captures wonderful images
beautiful colors and optimized high ISO noise handling
Both lenses work fine and should be performing optimally in any Micro Four Thirds camera
default JPEG engine does an excellent job at preserving highlights while maintaining shadow details
fast and efficient
solid metal and feels robust and reassuring
image quality is sufficient for most hobbyists and enthusiasts
better ISO performance than the current models
excellent image quality
and reliable performance
compact
stylish
and incredibly functional
most sophisticated
compact
and user-friendly Micro

feedback is often incomplete
inconsistent
and biased
AOC Flat Pane
motorised and the total movement quite small
Chromebook Spin
Screens are next to useless in bright sunlight
the EPL-9 as woefully overpriced
a camera that will excite many photo enthusiasts
lacking a stereo microphone jack or headphone socket
small thumb rest at the rear is a little more pronounced
it doesn t leave much room to grow into
the sharpening is a bit excessive
images have a noticeable amount of noise in the shadows
lack of dust- and splash-proofing
it will now lock in the selected AF point
sometimes cheesy and crude image effects seen
The mode dial has also been slightly enlarged
There s no microphone input
none of their damned business
any weather sealing built in either
arrogant
smug
and wholly unnecessary line about being
Panasonic renders around the same amount of noise
Olympus Pen F would have been the camera for me
it always takes time before Adobe release updates for new cameras
built-in flash is next to the hot shoe
the standard noise reduction is a bit on the heavy side
the PEN models do not have a viewfinder
autofocus has slightly more difficult following moving subjects
doesn't take long to set up the connection between the camera and your phone
the noise and softness become quite obtrusive
autofocus has a few issues focusing on moving subjects
modest scope for customizing the camera s external controls
you re unable to switch to 4K video recording
You can only record in 4K when in movie mode
ll be unable to open the memory card/battery door
there s no mic jack
lacks a built-in viewfinder
sharpness is somewhat disappointing judging from our initial samples
the accessory port is no longer present
some areas can appear somewhat blurry
be our top pick for shooting sports or action
too jarring and too much of a chore
image sensor is showing signs of age
only available via the AP dial setting
only has two data ports-micro HDMI and micro USB
It does not support charging via USB
the feature is inexplicably buried
it is not as quick as one button
No ISO-button and no ISO on function buttons
the PEN would be marginally smaller in size
No EVF and no ability to attach an external EVF
does not have a built in electronic viewfinder
no electronic viewfinder nor any ability to add one
sunlight fades into a cloudy late-afternoon
pop-up flash and a slightly beefier grip
slight noise apparent in the background here at ISO 800
4K content can only be transferred wirelessly to recent iOS devices
The flash is hidden when not in use to maintain its sleek design
this camera lacks an LCD viewfinder available in comparable products
noise had become evident in the form of softening
it lacks an EVF or any way to attach one
electronic zoom is only available with power-zoom lenses
slow-motion doesn't record audio
slightly larger and six grams heavier than the previous model
red one-touch video record button situated within
one-touch video record button is house within the thumb grip
lack of the mic port will limit how much you can
It would still be handy to have the option of using an external mic
Dynamic range was a bit of an issue
The price is a bit of a worry
high-spec cameras
this 56 second movie is 647Mb in size
this 20 second movie is 72Mb in size
Images can look a little soft even at the optimum aperture settings
this 21 second movie is 239Mb in size
this 20 second movie is 219Mb in size
new mirrorless cameras can shoot 4K-resolution video
the text is obscured by image noise
light and the images are a tad soft at the edges

Olympus PEN E-PL9 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	25600 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200

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Olympus PEN E-PL9 - Review and Sample Photos

Olympus PEN E-PL9 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	Live MOS

Lens mount	Micro Four Thirds
Focus adjustment	Auto/Manual
Autofocus	Continuous Auto Focus Single Auto Focus
Number of focus points	121

Shooting modes	Aperture priority Manual Shutter priority
Camera shutter type	Electronic
Self-timer delay	2 12
Histogram	yes
Flash modes	Auto Fill-in Manual Redeye Reduction Slow Sync
Scene modes	Beach Candlelight Children Close-up Documents Fireworks Landscape Night Portrait Snow Sports Sunset

Built-in microphone	yes

Weight	11.71 oz
Width	4.61 in
Height	2.68 in
Depth	1.54 in

Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	350
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion

GPS	no

ISO	100 25600
ISO minimum	100
ISO maximum	25600
Maximum image resolution	4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes	Auto
Supported image file formats	JPEG RAW
Photo effects	Sepia
Image stabilizer	yes
Supported aspect ratios	4:3

Screen size	3.0 in
Screen technology	LCD
Touch screen	yes
Live view	yes
Flip-out screen	yes

Maximum resolution	3840 x 2160 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
HD type	4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats	AVI MOV
Video recording limit	80.0 min.

Body type	MILC
Colour of product	Black Blue Brown White

Compatible memory cards	SD SDHC SDXC

HDMI	yes
HDMI connector type	Micro
USB connector type	Micro-USB
NFC	no
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Bluetooth	yes

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Olympus PEN E-PL9 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (21)

4.0

Based on 21 reviews

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PDN Online

Published: 19.09.2018

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Imaging Resource

Published: 08.02.2018

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Photo Review

Published: 14.03.2018

Olympus PEN E-PL9

4.4

The latest Olympus PEN camera, a minor update to its predecessor, is designed for social media bloggers who want 4K movie recording and plenty of built-in special effects.

Camera Jabber

Published: 17.05.2018

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4.0

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Published: 02.07.2018

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Published: 06.06.2018

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3.5

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a good mirrorless camera for those graduating from smartphone photography.

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Published: 15.03.2018

Olympus PEN E-PL9 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a stylish new entry-level mirrorless camera aimed at smartphone owners looking to buy an interchangeable lens camera for the first time. The E-PL9 also has a lot to offer more experienced photographers, though, as we find out in our in-depth Olympus PEN E-PL9 review...

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Published: 21.11.2018

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Published: 06.08.2018

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4.0

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Published: 05.04.2018

Olympus PEN E-PL9 Review

3.5

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Published: 08.02.2018

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