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Olympus E-PL9 vs OM-D E-M10 MkIII

Started May 20, 2019 | Discussions
VivaPanama New Member • Posts: 1
Olympus E-PL9 vs OM-D E-M10 MkIII

Hello. I am long time happy user of an E-PL3 and am looking to replace it with an Olympus E-PL9 or OM-D E-M10 MkIII. Both are about the same price right now.

I use the camera for business, but am mostly concerned with portability and use as a travel camera. Most photos are landscape shots of buildings or other structures. Thanks in advance for any answers!!!

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BruceRH Veteran Member • Posts: 3,087
Re: Olympus E-PL9 vs OM-D E-M10 MkIII
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Both are very similar, the EM10 MKiii has an EVF and 5 axis stabilization, the E-PL9 has no EVF and only 3 axis stabilization but the stabilization is still very good. I tried the E-PL9 but I am going to sell mine. I picked up the EM10 MKiii instead as a compact leisure camera during one of the Olympus 20% off refurb sales. To be honest, I am very happy with the iii for what it is. My wife has the EM10 MKii so I decided to give the iii a try. It is a very capable camera. The E-PL9 is very nice as well but I just could not live without the EVF. I have to wear cheaters so I always had to put them on to see the LCD when changing a setting but with the EM10 MKiii I can look in the EVF and see my settings without issue. And of course the LCD can be difficult in bright sunlight.

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