Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 9000

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 9000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and 9000 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL2 was released 22 months later than the 9000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 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 summation of how the E-PL2 grades vs the 9000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL2 features external dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-PL2 vs Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL2 versus the 9000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL2 and 9000 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL2 and 9000.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL2 comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The more recent E-PL2 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.