Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The E-300 was released 5 years before the 9000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-300 scores against the 9000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-300 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-300 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 enjoys outside dimensions of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-300 vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-300 compared to the 9000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-300 and 9000 is 67 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-300 and 9000.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-300 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus 9000 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older E-300 is going to be behind in sensor technology.