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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
42
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-P2 front
 
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Key Specs

Olympus E-P2
(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
Olympus 9000
(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
Photography Glossary

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P2 over the Olympus 9000

 E-P2 9000 
AnnouncedApril 2010May 2009Newer by 12 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus E-P2

 9000 E-P2 

Common features in the Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 9000

 E-P2 9000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 size comparison

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

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Portrait photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P2 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
74
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (225g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Sports photography information
Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Travel photography advice
Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
43
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (225 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
terrible battery life (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-P2 Vlogging details
Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
29
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (225 grams)
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Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus 9000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P2 and Olympus 9000
 Olympus PEN E-P2Olympus Stylus 9000
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