Olympus E-510 vs Olympus 9000

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 9000, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-510 (10MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-510 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-510 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the 9000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-510 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the E-510 scores vs the 9000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-510 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-510 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-510 features external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs) while the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-510 versus Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the E-510 against the 9000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-510 and 9000 is 69 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-510 and 9000.

As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-510 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus 9000 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older E-510 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.