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Is the Olympus E-PL9 good for Landscape Photography?

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Olympus E-PL9 Landscape Photography Score

POOR
Olympus E-PL9 has a score of 35 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape Photography is important for you, we strongly recommend you to consider the Alternative cameras listed at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Olympus E-PL9 Review

  • See Also: Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

Olympus E-PL9 Landscape Photography Detailed Analysis
Live-view

Making fine focus adjustments using live view is more precise than doing it with a viewfinder.

Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor

Large sensor in Olympus E-PL9 ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensors, and it also provides higher pixel quality compared to smaller sensors.

Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP

Olympus E-PL9's 16.0MP resolution is not ideal for landscape photography but you can still achieve large prints with good framing and technique.

No Environmental Sealings

Landscape photographs are taken outdoors and you should be prepared for all kind of weather conditions.

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Olympus E-PL9 Alternatives in Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras for Landscape Photography

Fujifilm X-T30

Compare E-PL9 vs X-T30

26 MP | APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #99
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #76

Fujifilm X-T30
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-S10

Compare E-PL9 vs X-S10

26 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #60
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #48

Fujifilm X-S10
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 93
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-E4

Compare E-PL9 vs X-E4

26 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #160
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #110

Fujifilm X-E4
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T30 II

Compare E-PL9 vs X-T30 II

26 MP | APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #90
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #70

Fujifilm X-T30 II
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-S20

Compare E-PL9 vs X-S20

26 MP | APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #43
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #41

Fujifilm X-S20
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 95
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 93
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T20

Compare E-PL9 vs X-T20

24 MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #141
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #98

Fujifilm X-T20
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-E3

Compare E-PL9 vs X-E3

24 MP | APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #188
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #127

Fujifilm X-E3
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 90
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T100

Compare E-PL9 vs X-T100

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #149
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #106

Fujifilm X-T100
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A6100

Compare E-PL9 vs A6100

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #132
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #91

Sony Alpha a6100
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Fujifilm X-T200

Compare E-PL9 vs X-T200

24 MP | APS-C CMOS Sensor
Fujifilm X Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #88
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #72

Fujifilm X-T200
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 91
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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