Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 9000

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very well matched but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-450 was revealed at a similar time to the 9000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the E-450 scores versus the 9000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-450 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-450 offers external dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-450 vs Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the 9000.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-450 and 9000 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and 9000.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-450 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus 9000 will give more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.