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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Olympus. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was launched 3 years prior to the TG-320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 scores against the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Olympus TG-320

 9000 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus 9000

 TG-320 9000 
ReleasedJanuary 2012May 2009Newer by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-320

 9000 TG-320 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 comes with external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 compared to the TG-320.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and TG-320 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and TG-320.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Street photography factors
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (225g)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (150 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography highlights
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment sealing
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
bad battery power (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery power (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (225g)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus Stylus 9000Olympus TG-320
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Olympus TG-320
Also referred to as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-05-14 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 155 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 150 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $300 $0