Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Released April 2010
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-P1
- Later Model is Olympus E-P3
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
- 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally referred to as mju 9000

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus 9000
E-P2 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | April 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | Newer by 12 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus E-P2
9000 | E-P2 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 9000
E-P2 | 9000 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus Stylus 9000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P2 | Olympus Stylus 9000 |
Also called as | - | mju 9000 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-04-22 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-280mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 pounds) | 225g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 505 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $799 | $300 |