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Olympus PEN E-PL9

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Olympus Pen F

$699.00

$1,178.00

... + M.Zuiko 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II R

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Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Olympus Pen F

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Why is Olympus PEN E-PL9 better than Olympus Pen F?

40 more focus points
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121vs81
20shots longer battery life
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350shotsvs330shots
47g lighter
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380gvs427g
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
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Has a remote control
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3k dots higher resolution (screen)
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1040k dotsvs1037k dots
Has a flash
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Can create panoramas in-camera
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Why is Olympus Pen F better than Olympus PEN E-PL9?

0.58% larger sensor
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17.4 x 13mmvs17.3 x 13mm
26.88% more megapixels (main camera)
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20.3MPvs16MP
16.28% faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format
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10fpsvs8.6fps
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
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50% faster maximum shutter speed
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1/8000svs0.00025s
Has a microphone input
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Has a 24p cinema mode
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Has an electronic viewfinder (EVF)
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Price comparison

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Buy used:

$117.99

Product		Store	Price
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Le...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Lens, Camera Bag, and Memory Card (Pearl White)		$699.00
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body only with 3-Inch ...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body only with 3-Inch LCD (Honey Brown)		$599.00
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body Only with 3-Inch ...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body Only with 3-Inch LCD (Pearl White)		$599.00
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Le...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Lens, Camera Bag, and Memory Card (Honey Brown)		$699.99
	Olympus Pen E-PL10 Mirrorless Digital Ca...Olympus Pen E-PL10 Mirrorless Digital Camera (White) with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Silver) and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens (Silver)		$798.00

Olympus Pen F

Buy used:

$1,049.98

Product		Store	Price
	Meike MK-ECG4 New Vertical Shoot Camera ...Meike MK-ECG4 New Vertical Shoot Camera L type metal Bracket Hand Grip Holder for Olympus Pen-f		$52.99
	Original Walnut Wooden Base Quick Releas...Original Walnut Wooden Base Quick Release L Plate / L Bracket Hand Grip Holder Fit For Olympus PEN-F Series		$49.26
	Haoge QR Quick Release Plate Camera Brac...Haoge QR Quick Release Plate Camera Bracket Holder Hand Grip for Olympus PEN-F PEN F penf fit Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Benro		$59.99
	Meike 28mm f2.8 Fixed Manual Focus Lens ...Meike 28mm f2.8 Fixed Manual Focus Lens for Olympus Panasonic M4/3 APS-C Mirrorless Camera EM1 M10 EP5 EP-L3 PEN-7 GF5 GH5		$55.09
	2.4G Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutt...2.4G Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutter Release for Olympus OM-D E-M10/E-M5/E-M1/PEN-F/EPL7/EPL6/EPL5/EPL3/EPL2 SP-810 RM-UC1		$23.88
	Foto&Tech 360 Any Angle Wireless Remote ...Foto&Tech 360 Any Angle Wireless Remote Control Shutter Release Working 100 Meters-Olympus E-M5 Mark II, E-M5, E-M1, E-M10, Pen-F, Pen E-PL8, Pen E-PL7, Pen E-P5		$179.95

Design

1.Has a flip-out screen

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.

2.weather-sealed (splashproof)

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.

3.Has a built-in focus motor

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.

4.weight

380g

427g

We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.

5.is dustproof and water-resistant

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.

6.has an optical viewfinder

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens will capture. OVFs have no time lag and require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders, which can drain battery life. OVFs are also better in low light situations.

Optics

1.sensor size

17.3 x 13mm

17.4 x 13mm

The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.

2.focus points

121

The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.

3.megapixels (main camera)

16MP

20.3MP

The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.

4.maximum light sensitivity

25600 ISO

With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.

5.continuous shooting at high resolution

8.6fps

10fps

Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.

6.has AF tracking

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.

Videography

1.video recording (main camera)

2160 x 30fps

1080 x 60fps

The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.

2.Has phase-detection autofocus for videos

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.

3.has continuous autofocus when recording movies

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.

4.Has timelapse function

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.

5.has a 24p cinema mode

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

24p is a video format (24 frames per second) traditionally used in cinema. Nowadays, it is used to create film-like motion characteristics.

6.supports slow-motion video recording

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Slow-motion is an artistic video effect that makes time seem to go slower. It is achieved by recording a video at a higher frame-rate than the standard playback rate of 24fps or 30fps. Frame rates for slow-motion videos vary between 60fps and 960fps.

Audio

1.has a stereo microphone

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.

2.has a microphone input

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.

3.number of microphones

More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.

4.has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.

5.Has a zoom microphone

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Zoom microphones record high-quality audio and enable you to record sound from a distance. They can be useful for recording meetings, lectures, and presentations.

6.has stereo speakers

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better experience.

Battery

1.Battery life (CIPA)

350shots

330shots

CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.

2.has a removable battery

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

3.has a rechargeable battery

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The battery can be recharged and used over again.

4.has a battery level indicator

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.

5.has wireless charging

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The manufacturer offers a branded wireless charging kit. To charge the device, you simply put it down on its charging base.

Features

1.supports Wi-Fi

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The device can connect to Wi-Fi.

2.Has a remote control

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

A remote control allows you to control the device remotely. The remote control can be included or optional.

3.has an external memory slot

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) that enables you to extend the built-in internal storage with affordable memory modules, or easily retrieve data, such as photographs, from the memory card.

4.supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.

5.has an HDMI output

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

6.supports a remote smartphone

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Olympus Pen F

This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.

Price comparison

Olympus PEN E-PL9

Buy used:

$117.99

Product		Store	Price
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Le...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Lens, Camera Bag, and Memory Card (Pearl White)		$699.00
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body only with 3-Inch ...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body only with 3-Inch LCD (Honey Brown)		$599.00
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body Only with 3-Inch ...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Body Only with 3-Inch LCD (Pearl White)		$599.00
	Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Le...Olympus PEN E-PL9 Kit with 14-42mm EZ Lens, Camera Bag, and Memory Card (Honey Brown)		$699.99
	Olympus Pen E-PL10 Mirrorless Digital Ca...Olympus Pen E-PL10 Mirrorless Digital Camera (White) with M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 EZ Lens (Silver) and M.Zuiko Digital ED 40-150mm f/4.0-5.6 R Lens (Silver)		$798.00

Olympus Pen F

Buy used:

$1,049.98

Product		Store	Price
	Meike MK-ECG4 New Vertical Shoot Camera ...Meike MK-ECG4 New Vertical Shoot Camera L type metal Bracket Hand Grip Holder for Olympus Pen-f		$52.99
	Original Walnut Wooden Base Quick Releas...Original Walnut Wooden Base Quick Release L Plate / L Bracket Hand Grip Holder Fit For Olympus PEN-F Series		$49.26
	Haoge QR Quick Release Plate Camera Brac...Haoge QR Quick Release Plate Camera Bracket Holder Hand Grip for Olympus PEN-F PEN F penf fit Arca Swiss Kirk RRS Benro		$59.99
	Meike 28mm f2.8 Fixed Manual Focus Lens ...Meike 28mm f2.8 Fixed Manual Focus Lens for Olympus Panasonic M4/3 APS-C Mirrorless Camera EM1 M10 EP5 EP-L3 PEN-7 GF5 GH5		$55.09
	2.4G Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutt...2.4G Wireless Timer Remote Control Shutter Release for Olympus OM-D E-M10/E-M5/E-M1/PEN-F/EPL7/EPL6/EPL5/EPL3/EPL2 SP-810 RM-UC1		$23.88
	Foto&Tech 360 Any Angle Wireless Remote ...Foto&Tech 360 Any Angle Wireless Remote Control Shutter Release Working 100 Meters-Olympus E-M5 Mark II, E-M5, E-M1, E-M10, Pen-F, Pen E-PL8, Pen E-PL7, Pen E-P5		$179.95

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