Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Let's look closer at the Olympus 9000 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 5 years prior to the TG-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 9000 scores vs the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TG-2 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and TG-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The older 9000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.