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Olympus E-PL9 Review

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    Main Features

    • 16MP - Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 200 - 6400( expands to 100 - 25600)
    • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
    • 3.00" Tilting Screen
    • 8.6fps continuous shooting
    • 4K at 30fps , FHD at 30fps and HD at 120fps Video Recording
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 380g. 117 x 68 x 39 mm
    • Replaced Olympus E-PL8
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    Olympus E-PL9 Overview

    First introduced in February 2018 , Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a 16.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, built-in Image Stabilization, Tilting touch screen and Micro Four Thirds lens mount. Olympus replaced the older E-PL8 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PL8

    Olympus E-PL9 Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Recommended Accessories
    12. Alternatives
    13. Popular Comparisons
    14. Frequently Asked Questions
    15. Detailed Specifications

    Olympus E-PL9 is the latest member of Olympus's PEN E-PL series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Olympus PEN E-PL Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Dimensions Weight
    Olympus E-PL9
    February 2018 16.0MP - Four Thirds 117 x 68 x 39mm 380g
    Olympus E-PL8
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    September 2016 16.0MP - Four Thirds 115 x 67 x 38mm 357g
    Olympus E-PL7
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    September 2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 115 x 67 x 38mm 357g
    Olympus E-PL6
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    August 2014 16.0MP - Four Thirds 111 x 64 x 38mm 325g
    Olympus E-PL5
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    September 2012 16.0MP - Four Thirds 111 x 64 x 38mm 325g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side:
    Olympus E-PL9 vs E-PL8 vs E-PL7 vs E-PL6 vs E-PL5

    Alternative Model names found for Olympus PEN E-PL9: PEN EPL9, EPL9 and PEN EPL 9.


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    Olympus E-PL9 PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Olympus E-PL9 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    Image Stabilization
    Articulating Screen
    4K at 30fps , FHD at 30fps and HD at 120fps Video Recording
    Touch Screen
    Face Detection Focusing
    121 Focus Points
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    1/16000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    8.6fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed
    380g Light Body
    Timelapse Recording
    Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV
    Flash Sync Port
    Focus Bracketing
    Remote control with a smartphone
    Live Composite Mode
    Report a correction

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    CONs
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    No External Viewfinder Option
    Low Battery Life: 350 shots
    No Environmental Sealing

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    Olympus E-PL9 Physical Specs
    Olympus E-PL9 weighs 380 g (0.84 lb / 13.40 oz) and has external dimensions of 117 x 68 x 39 mm (4.61 x 2.68 x 1.54″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 472g, Olympus E-PL9 is a remarkably light camera for its class. Even better, with a thickness of only 39mm, it is also quite small, 15mm thinner than the average of its class.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Olympus E-PL9 with the dimensions:

    Olympus E-PL9 Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Olympus E-PL9 Camera Body


    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Olympus E-PL9, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Olympus E-PL9 Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Olympus E-PL9 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery


    Now let's compare Olympus E-PL9 size with the camera that it replaced: Olympus E-PL8 (Check E-PL9 vs ). Olympus E-PL8 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Olympus E-PL9.


    Olympus E-PL9 vs Olympus E-PL8 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PL9 and Olympus E-PL8 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

    Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Olympus E-PL9 with its main competitors:

    Olympus E-PL9 Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs E-PL9 Thickness vs E-PL9
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-PL8
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    357g 23g lighter 38mm 1mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-PL7
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    357g 23g lighter 38mm 1mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-P7
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    337g 43g lighter 38mm 1mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-M10 II
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    390g 10g heavier 47mm 8mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-P5
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    420g 40g heavier 37mm 2mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-M10 III
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    410g 30g heavier 50mm 11mm thicker
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Panasonic GX850
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    269g 111g lighter 33mm 6mm thinner
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Panasonic GX85
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    426g 46g heavier 44mm 5mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Olympus E-PL9 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Olympus E-PL9 Lens Mount and Lenses

    Olympus E-PL9 has a Micro Four Thirds lens mount and currently there are 123 native lenses available for this mount. MFT is one of the most mature and versatile mount in the Mirrorless camera world. Olympus MFT lenses are known by their high optical quality and affordable prices. Other main contributor of the system, Panasonic also offers similarly well regarded lenses. Third party lens manufacturers also increase number of their offering and new manufacturers also jump in the wagon as the popularity of the system increases.

    E-PL9 also has a Sensor based Image Stabilization system which means that all of these lenses will be stabilized when used on E-PL9. Sensor based image stabilization is one of the most useful features that you can have in an ILC.

    Weather-sealed Lenses for Olympus E-PL9

    There are 43 lenses with weather sealing for Olympus E-PL9 but bear in mind that E-PL9 body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Olympus E-PL9 Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Olympus E-PL9
    Model Focal Length equiv. Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO Lens OM System 40-150mm F4.0 PRO
    0-0mm FourThirds 382gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH Lens Panasonic Lumix G 25mm F1.7 ASPH
    0mm FourThirds 125gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Lumix G Vario 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS Lens Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 100-400mm F5.0-6.3 IS
    0-0mm FourThirds 1120gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 50-200mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 655gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 12-60mm F2.8-4.0 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 320gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 II ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS Lens Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmar 100-400mm F4.0-6.3 ASPH Power OIS
    0-0mm FourThirds 985gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

    Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with E-PL9 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Bird and Wildlife Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Travel Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Wedding Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Walk Around Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Vlogging
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography
    • Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Macro Photography

    Check our Olympus E-PL9 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

    Olympus E-PL9 Sensor and Photography Features

    Olympus E-PL9 has a 16.0MP Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features TruePic VIII processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. E-PL9 has a native ISO range of 200 - 6400 which can be boosted to 100 - 25600 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Olympus E-PL9 is not the highest resolution Four Thirds camera. Panasonic G9 II with its 25.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Olympus E-PL9 vs Panasonic G9 II or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Olympus E-PL9's Four Thirds sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Olympus E-PL9 Sensor Size with other standard sensors



    Olympus E-PL9 LCD

    Olympus E-PL9 has a Tilting 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Olympus E-PL9 back view and LCD

    Unfortunately Olympus PEN E-PL9 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Mirrorless Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen.


    E-PL9 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 (Compare) or Sony Alpha A7 II (Compare).
    Alternatively, check here the list of all Mirrorless cameras with viewfinder..

    Olympus E-PL9 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Olympus E-PL9 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.0 LE) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Olympus E-PL9's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our E-PL9. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect E-PL9 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port.

    Olympus E-PL9 Battery

    Olympus E-PL9 is powered by BLS-50 battery which provides a battery life of 350 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 389 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

    Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

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    Fujifilm X-S20 with its 750 shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Olympus E-PL9 vs Fujifilm X-S20 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Olympus E-PL9 Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-PL8
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-PL7
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    1920 x 1080 350shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-P7
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    3840 x 2160 360shots Yes Yes No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-M10 II
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    1920 x 1080 320shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-P5
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    1920 x 1080 330shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Olympus E-M10 III
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    3840 x 2160 330shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Panasonic GX850
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    3840 x 2160 210shots Yes No No
    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Camera Panasonic GX85
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    3840 x 2160 290shots Yes No No

    Olympus E-PL9 Video Features

    With Olympus E-PL9, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p,25p,24p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. Olympus E-PL9's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.
    It is also a big step up from its predecessor Olympus E-PL8 which has a max video resolution of 1920 x 1080 only. If you are thinking of upgrading your E-PL8 and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of E-PL9.

    Video Resolutions Comparison Chart



    Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

    Olympus PEN E-PL9 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Olympus E-PL9 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a Mirrorless camera with external microphone connectivity, consider Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 or Canon EOS M50 in a similar price range.

    Also read:

    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Microphone Port
    • Best Mirrorless Cameras with Headphone Port

    If you are getting into videography and want to know what are the must-have video accessories for your camera, read our article:
    Essential Videography / Filmmaking Accessories for your Camera

    Olympus E-PL9 Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Olympus E-PL9 can shoot continuously at max speed of 8.6 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. E-PL9 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    E-PL9 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Olympus E-PL9 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 121 points to choose from.

    Olympus E-PL9 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.



    What type of Photography is Olympus E-PL9 Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Olympus E-PL9 in 5 different photography areas.

    Olympus E-PL9 for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 has a score of 58 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Image Stabilization
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    No Built-in Viewfinder

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL9 for Portrait Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Portrait Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 has a score of 83 for Street Photography which makes it an EXCELLENT candidate for this type of photography.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Image Stabilization
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body
    No Built-in Viewfinder

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL9 for Street Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Street Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 has a score of 63 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.6fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    121 Focus Points
    Wireless Connection
    Image Stabilization
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    No Built-in Viewfinder

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL9 for Sports Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Sports Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 has a score of 67 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    380g

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL9 for Daily Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 has a score of 35 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theE-PL9.
    Live-view
    Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
    Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Olympus E-PL9 for Landscape Photography

    • Check the Best Micro Four Thirds Mount Lenses for Landscape Photography

    Olympus E-PL9 Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Olympus E-PL9 compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Olympus E-PL9 alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Olympus E-PL9

    Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Olympus E-PL9 amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Olympus E-M10 II
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    Olympus E-P5
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    Olympus E-M10 III
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    Panasonic GX850
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    Panasonic GX85
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    Olympus E-PL9 Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare the Olympus E-PL9 with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Olympus E-PL9's price range.

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    Olympus E-PL9 Conclusion and Scores

    Currently, Olympus E-PL9 has an Overall Score of 71/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Olympus PEN E-PL9 is ranked #125 out of 256 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 20 Mirrorless), and ranked #184 out of 1275 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall).

    #184 out of 1275 in Top Ranking Cameras
    #125 out of 256 in Top Ranking Mirrorless Cameras
    #29 out of 120 in Top Ranking Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras
    #31 out of 90 in Top Ranking Four Thirds Sensor Cameras
    #31 out of 68 in Top Ranking MFT Lens Mount Cameras
    #30 out of 68 in Lightest Mirrorless Cameras with Four Thirds sensor(380g)
    #72 out of 196 in Top Ranking Cameras with Tilting Screen
    One of only 24 Cameras to have a Live Composition
    Geek Score: 1

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    Olympus PEN E-PL9 Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Olympus
    Model Olympus PEN E-PL9
    Predecessor Model Olympus E-PL8
    Announced 2018-02-08
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
    Number of Lenses 123
    Focal Length Multiplier 2x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3.00"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder None
    Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
    Viewfinder Coverage n/a
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 60s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000s
    Max Continuous Shooting 8.6 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 7.60 m (at ISO 200)
    Flash Modes Auto, manual, redeye reduction, slow sync w/redeye reduction, slow sync , slow sync 2nd-curtain, fill-in, off
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size Four Thirds
    Sensor Dimensions 17.3 x 13 mm
    Sensor Area 224.90mm2
    Sensor Resolution 16 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456
    Max Native ISO 6,400
    Max Boosted ISO 25600
    Min Native ISO 200
    Min Boosted ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 121
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 380g
    Physical Dimensions 117 x 68 x 39mm
    Battery Life 350 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model BLS-50
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported)
    Storage Slots 1
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