Olympus 1s vs Olympus 9000

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1s and Olympus 9000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the 9000 (12MP) is relatively similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and 9000 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was released 6 years after the 9000 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1s grades vs the 9000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus Stylus 9000. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus 9000 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s comes with external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus 9000 has sizing of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 1s and Olympus 9000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the 1s against the 9000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and 9000 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The picture below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and 9000.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1s has got the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher 1s should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.