Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III vs Olympus PEN E-PL9
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 2019 ; Olympus PEN E-PL9: 2018
- Weight: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 414 g ; Olympus PEN E-PL9: 380 g
- Sensor resolution: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 5208 x 3916 ; Olympus PEN E-PL9: 4627 x 3479
- Effective megapixels: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 20.4 ; Olympus PEN E-PL9: 16.1
- Max. video mode: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III: 4096x2160 (24p) ; Olympus PEN E-PL9: 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III (20.4).
| Specification | Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL9 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | OM-D E-M5 Mark III | PEN E-PL9 |
| Year | 2019 | 2018 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 125.3 x 85.2 x 49.7 mm | 117.1 x 68 x 39 mm |
| Weight | 414 g | 380 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 5208 x 3916 | 4627 x 3479 |
| Total megapixels | 21.8 | 17.2 |
| Effective megapixels | 20.4 | 16.1 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
| ISO | Auto, 64-25600 | Auto, 200-25600 (extends to 100) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/32000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White balance presets | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4096x2160 (24p) | 3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,037,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | — |