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Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN E-PL8 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus PEN E-PL9

olympus
$410

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-PL8

Olympus PEN E-PL8

olympus
$299

Rangefinder-style mirrorless

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Olympus PEN E-PL9
63
69 out of 110
Olympus PEN E-PL8 wins
Olympus PEN E-PL8
64
70 out of 110
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationOlympus PEN E-PL9Olympus PEN E-PL8
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range200 - 6400200 - 25600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Resolution

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 5/10
5
5
1616

Max ISO Score

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 7/10
5
7
ISO 6400ISO 25600
Olympus PEN E-PL8 leads by 2 points

Autofocus System

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 10/10
10
10
121 points81 points

Video Capabilities

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 8/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 7/10
8
7
3840 x 21601920 x 1080
Olympus PEN E-PL9 leads by 1 point

Burst Speed

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 6/10
6
6
8.68

Battery Life

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 3/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 3/10
3
3
350350

Viewfinder Quality

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 5/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder

Portability

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 10/10
10
10
380357

Lens Ecosystem

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 6/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 10/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 10/10
10
10
$410$299

Durability

Olympus PEN E-PL9: 1/10Olympus PEN E-PL8: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
1
Olympus PEN E-PL9
Tied Categories
9
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Olympus PEN E-PL8