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Olympus PEN E-PL9
22 reviews
Apr, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 reviews of Olympus PEN E-PL9. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Views about the portability and performance are overall positive. The image quality and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the sensor and screen.
design, usability, image quality, performance, portability
viewfinder, screen, sensor
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus PEN E-PL9 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Michael Topham (trustedreviews.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 first look
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is aimed at beginners and bloggers after a stylish and fashionable interchangeable lens camera that's superior to a smartphone.
Feb, 2018
Expert review by : Rod Lawton (techradar.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 review
Olympus updates its stylish entry-level mirrorless camera
Size and portability ; Attractive design ; Easy to use ; Image quality and effects ; 4K video and Clips modes
No viewfinder ; No accessory port ; ISO limit is only 25,600 ; Only uses 3-axis IS system ; Modest sensor specs ; Relatively expensive
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...
Nov, 2018
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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 Expert Review
Read our full review of the new Olympus PEN E-PL9, with a 16mp sensor, 4K video, and numerous shooting modes.
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 continues to deliver the same high image quality of other Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras, giving excellent colour reproduction and great JPEG images straight from the camera. Noise performance is good, although doesn't quite...
May, 2018
Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 Hands-On Review
We go hands-on with the new Olympus PEN E-PL9, and post sample photos and video with the new 16mp, 4K camera.
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 continues to deliver the same high image quality of other Olympus Micro Four Thirds cameras, giving excellent colour reproduction and great JPEG images straight from the camera. Noise performance is good, although doesn't quite...
Feb, 2018
Expert review by : Daven Mathies (digitaltrends.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 review
Great design ; Articulating touchscreen ; Fast performance ; Built-in stabilization ; Ideal for beginners
Poor manual controls ; Some confusing operation
With the PEN E-PL9, Olympus has made the best possible camera for the smartphone generation, other than an actual smartphone. It’s pretty, compact, fast, and simple to operate — great for someone ready to jump into the world of interchangeable lens...
Expert review by : Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 Review
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.
Apr, 2018
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Expert review by : Michelle Rae Uy (steves-digicams.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9
The Good. Olympus's latest compact oozes not only style but also smart little features that beginner photographers, bloggers, and selfie shooters will appreciate. The Olympus Pen E-PL9, released earlier in 2018, is a big, if beginner, camera in a...
Sep, 2018
Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)
Olympus E-PL9 Review
The Olympus PL9 follows in the footsteps of the 2016-model year Olympus PL8, which was itself the seventh-generation model in a line which traces its heritage back to the PL1, back in April 2010. (Wondering why the disparity between generation and...
Expert review by : Terry Sullivan (tomsguide.com)
Olympus PEN E-PL9 Mirrorless Camera Review: Inexpensive and Versatile
Competition remains fierce in the mirrorless-camera market, which is good news for consumers, since cameras like the E-PL9 will offer a lot of value for the money. It shoots very good stills and videos, although it's challenged in low light and the...
Thin, nicely designed 3x optical zoom lens ; Shoots 4K-resolution video ; Relatively inexpensive ; Includes a built-in flash and hot shoe ; App comes with basic, but useful how-to videos
No electronic viewfinder ; Wi-Fi setup was a bit confusing ; Touch-screen LCD doesn't swing out to side ; Small grip
The Olympus PEN E-PL9 is a good mirrorless camera for those graduating from smartphone photography.
Jun, 2018
Consumer review (very.co.uk)
Amazing camera
Great camera and amazing picture quality. Light and compact.
Mar, 2018
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