- 35mm 855.6mm2
- 24.0 megapixels
- ISO 320 - 25,000
- Go in depth with our full Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Review.
- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- ISO 200 - 25,600
- Go in depth with our full Olympus E-PL9 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the E-PL9.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | Compare Prices |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Olympus E-PL8
E-PL8 vs E-PL9 |
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Successor: |
Olympus E-PL10
E-PL9 vs E-PL10 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | M Monochrom (Typ 246) | E-PL9 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Rangefinder | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
Retail Price: | $7450.00 | $699.99 |
Street Price: | $7,595.00 | $699.99 |
Date Available: | 2015-05-07 | 2018-04-05 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries |
16.7 oz
(473 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.5 in. (117 x 68 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
Effective Megapixels: | 24.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.01 microns | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | None | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5952 x 3968
(23.6 MP,
3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other) |
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, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.0 | 8.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (25p/24p)
1280x720 (25p/24p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p) |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | No | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Leica M bayonet | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | n/a | 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: | Varies with lens used | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 37.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | No | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) | 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? | n/a | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder | |
Focus Peaking: | Yes | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.68x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.68x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,036,800 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25000 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 320 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps | 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 | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | None | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom, Kelvin |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot | 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: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters. | 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 or 12 seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync. | 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): | n/a | 5.4 m / 17.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | GN=7.6m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | No |
DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Threaded cable release | Wi-Fi or Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): | Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M | 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): | 3.0 | 8.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 30 | 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 7.4v 1800mAh | Proprietary BLS-50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome. | Available in black, brown or white. |