Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-P2 was revealed 12 months after the 9000 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-P2 grades versus the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P2 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-P2 versus the 9000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-P2 and 9000 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-P2 and 9000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-P2 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher E-P2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.