Olympus 9000 vs Olympus TG-6

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-6, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TG-6 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was brought out 11 years prior to the TG-6 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 9000 grades versus the TG-6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Olympus Tough TG-6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Olympus TG-6 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-6 has dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 and Olympus TG-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the 9000 versus the TG-6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and TG-6 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and TG-6.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you might want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.