Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL9 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

X-T3 vs PEN E-PL9 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Olympus PEN E-PL9 Specs

X-T3

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 26 megapixel
  • 20 frames/second
  • 160 – 12800 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount X-Bajonett
  • WiFi built-in
  • 132.5 x 92.8 x 58.8mm³ (5.2″ x 3.7″ x 2.3″)
  • 539g (17.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for X-T3

PEN E-PL9

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Four Thirds
  • 16 megapixel
  • 8 frames/second
  • 200 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 76.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Micro Four Thirds (MFT)
  • WiFi built-in
  • 117.1 x 68 x 39mm³ (4.6″ x 2.7″ x 1.5″)
  • 380g (12.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PEN E-PL9

X-T3 vs PEN E-PL9 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Better choice: Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Olympus PEN E-PL9 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Fujifilm X-T3 a better choice

X-T3

PEN E-PL9

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Four Thirds
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

26.10 16.10
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

20 8
Auto Focus points (4)

425 121
External microphone (2)

Longer battery life (3, photos)

390 350
USB 3.0 (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the X-T3 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Fujifilm are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the connector for an external microphone and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the PEN E-PL9: the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

The X-T3 scores 25 points.

Otherwise why to choose Olympus PEN E-PL9

X-T3

PEN E-PL9

Better sensibility (4)

160 – 12800 ISO 200 – 25600 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

25 80
Built-in flash (2)

Image stabilizer (3)

Weighs less (2)

539g
(17.4 oz.)
380g
(12.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

723cm³
(46 cu.in.)
311cm³
(20 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL9 are the larger sensitivity, the larger selection of lenses and the built-in flash. A nice touch is the optical image stabilizer, the lower weight than the X-T3 and the more compact size.

Yields 16 points for the PEN E-PL9.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

X-T3

PEN E-PL9

Sensor cleaning

Sensor resolution (MP)

1.04 1.04
Articulated screen

Touch screen

Video resolution

3840 x 2160 3840 x 2160
WiFi

Fujifilm X-T3 VS Olympus PEN E-PL9 Dimensions

Look at front view of the X-T3 and PEN E-PL9

X-T3 und PEN E-PL9, front view

Top view of cameras

X-T3 und PEN E-PL9, view from above

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Fujifilm X-T3

Olympus PEN E-PL9

25
16

We recommend Fujifilm X-T3 as better choice.