Olympus 9000 vs Samsung TL500

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus 9000 and Samsung TL500, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is very well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was launched 14 months prior to the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the 9000 grades vs the TL500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 features outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has dimensions of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Olympus 9000 and Samsung TL500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 and the TL500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and TL500 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and TL500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus 9000 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.