OM System PEN E-PL9 Pearl White 2019
The 363g body combines 5-axis in-body image stabilization with 4K Log video recording for smooth, gimbal-free handheld footage. Its flip-down 3-inch touchscreen and featherweight build simplify self-shooting, though the 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor limits still photography performance. Best for vloggers and YouTube creators who prioritize stable, discreet 4K capture over high-resolution photos.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weight 363 g
26 Overall Score
Price $100
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong stabilization (73th percentile) 73th
- Strong video (66th percentile) 66th
Cons
- Below average social proof (8th percentile)
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile)
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | TruePic VIII |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
vs Competition
| Spec | OM System PEN E-PL9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III | Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 | LOUM VE418 | Panasonic Lumix G G7KS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | DSLR | mirrorless | compact | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 25.7MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 88MP | 16MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 101 | 117 | - | 49 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 12 | 13 | 15 | - |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 8K | 4K |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | false | false | false |
| Weight (g) | 363 | 609 | 735 | 389 | - | 730 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OM System PEN E-PL9 | 33.3 | 36.2 | 15.9 | 28.9 | 65.7 | 9.8 | 44.9 | 83.6 | 17.8 | 7.5 | 72.6 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.5 | 87.8 | 94.7 | 92.8 | 89.3 | 58.5 | 96.5 | 98.9 | 93.4 | 89.6 | 99.5 |
| Pentax K-3 K-3 Mark III Compare | 74.7 | 76.1 | 97.9 | 71.7 | 57.9 | 90.5 | 98.9 | 56.1 | 93.4 | 71.5 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-T50 X-T50 Compare | 77.4 | 74.9 | 17.2 | 79.4 | 91.9 | 97.4 | 44.9 | 83.6 | 93.4 | 96.8 | 93.6 |
| LOUM VE418 Compare | 33.3 | 36.2 | 35.9 | 74.4 | 85.3 | 81.4 | 44.9 | 56.1 | 49.3 | 83.1 | 33 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G7KS Compare | 64.4 | 36.2 | 52.6 | 28.9 | 57.9 | 9.8 | 44.9 | 83.6 | 67.2 | 87.4 | 33 |
Price
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