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| Model Name: | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
| Prices: | Compare Prices |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Olympus E-PL8
E-PL8 vs E-PL9 |
| Successor: |
Olympus E-PL10
E-PL9 vs E-PL10 |
| General | |
| Model Number: | E-PL9 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $699.99 |
| Date Available: | 2018-04-05 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
16.7 oz
(473 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.5 in. (117 x 68 x 39 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.75 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.6 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
| Composite Video Out: | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ ED M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | |
| Filter Thread: | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 121 points / All target, Group target (9 areas), Single target (normal), Single target (small); Eye detection with left/right/nearest priority |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,036,800 dots |
| Touchscreen: | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | AUTO ISO: 100 (Low) - 25600 (Customizable, Default 100-1600); Manual ISO: 100 (Low), 200 - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom, Kelvin |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape with Portrait, Night Scene with Portrait, Children, Hand-held Starlight, Night Scene, Fireworks, Light Trails, Sports, Panning, Landscape, Sunset, Beach and Snow, Backlight HDR, Candle, Silent mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Documents, Multi Focus); Live Composite, Live Bulb, Panorama, Silent, Multiple Exposure, AE bracketing, HDR Backlight, Keystone Compensation; Art Filter (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Colour, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Dramatic Tone, Gentle Sepia, Key Line, Water colour, Partial Colour (18 colors selectable), Vintage, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key). |
| Self Timer: | 2, 12, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.4 m / 17.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | GN=7.6m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
| Included Memory: | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi or Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 port |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 8.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 80 minutes |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLS-50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | |
| OS Compatibility: | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Available in black, brown or white. |
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