Olympus E-3 vs Olympus 9000

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-3 and Olympus 9000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-3 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close but the E-3 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-3 was introduced 14 months before the 9000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-3 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-3 grades against the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-3 & Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-3 Gallery & Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-3 enjoys outside measurements of 142mm x 116mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") having a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-3 against the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-3 and 9000 is 56 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-3 and 9000.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-3 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Olympus 9000 will result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged E-3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.