Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus 9000

The following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is very close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-10 was launched 22 months after the 9000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up against the 9000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-10 features outer measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Olympus 9000 has specifications of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-10 versus Olympus 9000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the 9000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-10 and 9000 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-10 and 9000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ-10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.