Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5 Digital Camera Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Olympus PEN E-PL9 vs Olympus PEN E-PL5 Specs

PEN E-PL9

PEN E-PL5

PEN E-PL9 vs PEN E-PL5 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:

Olympus PEN E-PL9 VS Olympus PEN E-PL5 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Olympus PEN E-PL9 a better choice
	PEN E-PL9	PEN E-PL5
Auto Focus points (4)	121	35
Built-in flash (2)
Image stabilizer (3)
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)	1.04	0.46
Better Video (2)	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
WiFi (2)
Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL9 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the built-in flash and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. The PEN E-PL9 scores 15 points.
Otherwise why to choose Olympus PEN E-PL5
	PEN E-PL9	PEN E-PL5
Weighs less (2)	380g (12.3 oz.)	325g (10.5 oz.)
More portable (2)	311cm³ (20 cu.in.)	269cm³ (17 cu.in.)
Conclusion: Advantages of the PEN E-PL5 are the lower weight than the PEN E-PL9 and the more compact size. Yields 4 points for the PEN E-PL5.
Common Specs for both cameras compared
	PEN E-PL9	PEN E-PL5
Sensor format	Four Thirds	Four Thirds
Resolution (megapixel)	16.10	16.10
Speed (frames/second)	8	8
Sensor cleaning
Sensitivity	200 – 25600 ISO	200 – 25600 ISO
Lens selection	80	80
Articulated screen
Touch screen

Olympus PEN E-PL9 VS Olympus PEN E-PL5 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PEN E-PL9 and PEN E-PL5

Top view of cameras

Total scores Here’s the total score according to comparison above:
Olympus PEN E-PL9	Olympus PEN E-PL5
15	4
We recommend Olympus PEN E-PL9 as better choice.