Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 9000

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 9000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P1 was introduced 3 months after the 9000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the E-P1 scores vs the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P1 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 features exterior dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has proportions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus 9000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the E-P1 and the 9000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and 9000 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and 9000.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor dimensions. The E-P1 comes with the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier.