Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the S2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 3 years before the S2 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the S2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 offers outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 against the S2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and S2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and S2.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic S2 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.