Olympus PEN E-PL9

The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is, for the most part, the same mirrorless camera as the E-PL8, but adds a built-in flash and 4K video.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • 16 Megapixel live MOS sensor
  • TruePic VIII Image Processor
  • 3" 180 Degree Flip down touch screen
  • In-body 3-axis image stabilization
  • 4K video & still image capture from 4K video

PROS

+ Snappy autofocus.
+ 8.5fps burst shooting.
+ In-body image stabilization.
+ 4K video.
+ Slim, attractive design.
+ Tilting touch LCD.
+ Built-in flash.
+ Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

CONS

- Aging 16MP image sensor.
- No EVF or add-on option.
- 4K video not easily accessible.
- Small Raw shooting buffer.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on April 05, 2018
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is, for the most part, the same mirrorless camera as the E-PL8, but adds a built-in flash and 4K video.
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By TechRadar on November 22, 2018
The PEN E-PL9 is perfect for first-time buyers who’ve outgrown a smartphone and just want a camera that reliably captures sharp, well-exposed images, fits in a bag and doesn’t look like a piece of military hardware. There are cheaper alternatives, but none which match the E-PL9’s balance of simplicity, power, creative effects and kerb appeal.
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