Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G2

Following is a complete review of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was revealed 14 months prior to the G2 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 9000 scores vs the G2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outside 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 Panasonic G2 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 and the G2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and G2 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and G2.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The 9000 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.