Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs OM System OM-1

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      Specifications

      General Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      BrandOlympusOM System
      ModelPEN E-PL9OM-1
      Predecessor ModelOlympus PEN E-PL8 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
      MSRP£579/€549 (body only), £679/€699 (with 14-42mm EZ lens)$2199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked Live MOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels17.2 Megapixel22.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 102,400
      Photo Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      ProcessorTruePic VIIITruePic X Dual Quad
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565184 x 3888
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normalFine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF (S-AF+MF)
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points1211053
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points1053
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation3.5 stops7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.65x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Shutter TypeFocal-plane (mechanical and electronic)Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)120.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting8.6 fps120.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 8.6 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4.8 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 14 Frames (Raw)      		Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 139 Frames (Raw) / 169 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 108 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 120 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 92 Frames (Raw) / 92 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 50 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 96 Frames (Raw) / 97 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      manual
      redeye reduction
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync 2nd-curtain
      fill-in
      off
      Flash Range7.60 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTLTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      Video Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [22 to 42 Mbps]
      H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [82 to 162 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200 fps
      H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [27 to 52 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200/240 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21604096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, OM-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone (Plug-in Power) Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini
      1 x PC Sync Socket FlashSync Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.0 LE4.2 LE
      Remote Control via smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Dimensions117 x 68 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.54")135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.31 x 3.62 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)10.4 x 10.35 x 7.75"7.5 x 7.25 x 5.5"
      Package Weight4.135 lb3.165 lb
      Power and Storage Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Battery PackBLS-50BLX-1
      Battery Life350 shots520 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Olympus PEN E-PL9 OM System OM-1
      Self Timer 2 or 12 secs, custom 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemSupersonic Wave Filter


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