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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
70
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Olympus E-500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus E-500
(Full Review)
  • 8MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Raise to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 479g - 130 x 95 x 66mm
  • Introduced October 2005
  • Alternative Name is EVOLT E-500
  • Newer Model is Olympus E-510
Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Olympus E-500 versus Olympus 9000, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and 9000 (12MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The E-500 was manufactured 4 years prior to the 9000 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-500 scores versus the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-500 over the Olympus 9000

 E-500 9000 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus E-500

 9000 E-500 
LaunchedMay 2009October 2005More modern by 43 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kSharper display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-500 and Olympus 9000

 E-500 9000 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-500 features outside measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-500 versus Olympus 9000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-500 against the 9000.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-500 and 9000 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the E-500 and 9000.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-500 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus 9000 will deliver greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged E-500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-500 Portrait photography information
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
49
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (8MP)
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
57
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (479g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
low max ISO (400)
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (225 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-500
Sports photography with Olympus 9000
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-500 Travel photography info
Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
52
lighter than competitors (479g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (8 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (8MP)
low max ISO (400)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-500 Vlogging features
Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
27
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (225 grams)
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Olympus E-500 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-500 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus E-500Olympus Stylus 9000
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-500 Olympus Stylus 9000
Also called as EVOLT E-500 mju 9000
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2005-10-21 2009-05-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 8 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3264 x 2448 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 400 1600
Max enhanced ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.45x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution None 640x480
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 479 gr (1.06 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 95 x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $300