OM System PEN E-PL9 Review
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The OM System PEN E-PL9 is a compact entry-level Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera aimed at beginners who want creative control without the bulk of a DSLR. At $600, it packs 16.1 megapixels, 4K video at 30p, and a useful 3-axis in-body stabilization system rated for 3.5 stops. The flip-down 3-inch touchscreen and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make it friendly for selfies and quick sharing.
The camera leans heavily into creative modes with 16 art filters and advanced photo features like Live Composite, focus bracketing, and panorama stitching. Continuous shooting reaches 8.6 fps with the mechanical shutter and a faster 14.1 fps in silent mode. The 121-point contrast-detect autofocus with face and eye detection covers the basics, though it lacks the speed of phase-detect systems found in pricier models. With no viewfinder and only one SD card slot, it keeps things simple and portable at just 380 grams.
- Compact and lightweight at 380 grams
- 3-axis in-body stabilization (3.5 stops)
- Flip-down touchscreen for selfies and vlogging
- 16 art filters and creative shooting modes
- 4K video and fast 14.1 fps silent shooting
- No electronic viewfinder
- Contrast-detect AF only, no phase detection
- Single SD card slot
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About this product
Entry M4/3 with 4K, 3-axis IBIS.
Specs
- Battery
- BLS-50, 1175 mAh, 7.2 VDC, approximately 350 shots
- Weight Grams
- 380 g (0.8 lb with battery and card)
- Bit Depth
- 12-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 720p 120fps
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840x2160)
- Self Timer
- 2 or 12 seconds
- Art Filters
- 16 filters including Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Watercolor, Vintage, Partial Color, Bleach Bypass, Instant Film
- File Format
- JPEG, RAW
- Aspect Ratio
- 4:3
- Color Options
- Onyx Black, Honey Brown, Pearl White
- Built In Flash
- Yes, GN 5.4 m at ISO 100
- Metering Range
- -2 to 20 EV
- Metering Method
- 324-area multi pattern, center-weighted average, spot
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/250 s
- Interval Recording
- Yes, 1 second to 24 hours, up to 999 frames
- Advanced Photo Modes
- Live Composite, Live Time, Multiple Exposure, HDR Backlight, Silent, Panorama, Keystone Compensation, AE Bracketing, Focus Bracketing
- Exposure Compensation
- -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV steps)
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- TruePic VIII
- Effective Megapixels
- 16.1 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- $599.99
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Stills
- ISO 100-25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 8.6 fps (mechanical), 14.1 fps (silent sequential), 4.3 fps (anti-shock electronic first curtain)
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 60 s to 1/16000 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 60 s to 1/4000 s
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch, 1.04M dots, 180° flip down touchscreen
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Crop Factor
- 2.0x
- Usb
- Micro-B USB
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
- Ibis
- 3-axis, 3.5 stops
- Af Points
- 121
- Af System
- Contrast detection, FAST (Frequency Acceleration Sensor Technology)
- Subject Detection
- Face Detection, Eye Detection
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