Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III vs Olympus PEN E-PL9
Side-by-side used price and spec comparison. Lowest current prices pulled daily from the major used-gear sites.
Lowest now
$588
MSRP
$1,199
-51% vs MSRP
Prices are rising
Used prices have been rising recently. Prices are up 146.0% over the last 30 days. The 90-day low was $239, $349 below today. Currently 49% of the $1,199 MSRP.
Lowest now
$319
MSRP
$599
-47% vs MSRP
Well above the 90-day low
Today's price sits well above the recent low. Today's price runs 95% above the 90-day low of $164 (seen Aug 15, 2026). 53% of the $599 MSRP. Prices are down 32.7% over the last 30 days.
Specs side by side
| Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III | Olympus PEN E-PL9 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
| Family | Olympus OM-D | Olympus PEN |
| Category | body | body |
| Body type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Mount | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor | MFT | MFT |
| Sensor family | Olympus 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 20MP Four Thirds Live MOS | Olympus 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS · 16MP Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Megapixels | 20.4 MP | 16.1 MP |
| Autofocus | Hybrid | Contrast Detection |
| IBIS | 5-axis 5.5-stop | 3-axis 3.5-stop |
| Weather sealed | Yes | No |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K30 |
| Max native ISO | ISO 25,600 | ISO 25,600 |
| Body weight | 414 g | 380 g |
| Dimensions | 125 × 85 × 50 mm | 117 × 68 × 39 mm |
| Body material | polycarbonate | polycarbonate |
| Released | 2019-10-17 | 2018-02-08 |
| Discontinued | — | — |
| Status | current | current |
| MSRP | $1,199 | $599 |
| Current low | $588 | $319 |
| vs MSRP | -51% | -47% |
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