Olympus Stylus 9000

Review Index – (updated 19 October’09)

LetsGoDigital
“It is clear that the Mju 9000 scores only moderately, and should be improved on several points in order to reach comparable test results like the PowerShot SX200 IS or Lumix DMC-TZ7 cameras of Canon and Panasonic respectively. Without these improvements, the Olympus Mju 9000 is unlikely to be around for long.”
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DigitalCameraReview
“This camera is geared for the casual shooter looking for focal power and full automatic controls and it doesn’t demand all the precision of a more expensive camera with more manual control. The camera is a great travel companion, but it can’t be pushed past the limits of a snap shooting camera. The Stylus-9000 is what it is, an entry-level to intermediate point-and-shoot with some cool features.”

Cameras.uk
“Picture quality is not perfect, but the flaws only become noticeable if you are planning to make larger prints. The Olympus MJU 9000 is certainly a very handy size for a camera offering this much zoom.”
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CNET Asia
“Despite its professional look, the Mju 9000 didn’t quite deliver as expected especially in the image quality department. But if you are not fussy about image quality and just want a user-friendly, long-zoom compact, then perhaps you can consider this Olympus. If not, the SX200 IS or TZ7 may just be a better bet.”
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ePhotozine
“What began as an impressive display of features and build quality slowly soured as I used the camera more and more. If this camera can be kept in normal balanced daylight that’s bright enough to use a low ISO then the results will be acceptable. That’s the problem, though. I’d expect them to be more than acceptable as a camera that sits higher than others in its range and no flashy graphics or lit up buttons can change that.”
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GoodGearGuide
“Overall, there is plenty to like about this camera — it has a great zoom lens, useful in-camera editing and panorama stitching. You might have to play around with it in order to get the image quality you’re after, but it definitely has the ability to produce clear and vibrant images.”
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PhotoReview
“Don’t buy this camera if: – You want to shoot raw files (this camera is JPEG only). – You’d like to adjust aperture and shutter speed settings. – You want to shoot widescreen or high-definition video (VGA at 30 frames/second is the best this camera offers). – You want good low light performance.”
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Pocket-lint
“Well the Olympus offers a good zoom and some nice features, however we weren’t overly impressed with the image quality or the button layout on the rear of the camera. Images seemed flat when reproduced, and although our test day was on the overcast side in terms of weather, even the bit of sun we did get didn’t lift our spirits or image colour that much.”
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Trusted Reviews
“The Olympus Mju 9000 is a sensibly designed and well made camera with a very useful zoom range. It is easy to use, performs well and produces good results in most situations. However the lack of some important features such as an AF assist lamp or any colour adjustments limit its appeal somewhat, especially considering the relatively high price.”
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PhotographyBlog
“The Olympus mju 9000 still has its main advantage of being smaller and lighter than its rivals, especially when compared to the Canon SX200 IS, and it certainly won’t disappoint if you decide it meets all your needs. A good first attempt at the travel zoom by Olympus, but it ultimately falls short of the high standards set by Canon and particularly Panasonic.”
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CNET Australia
“In terms of appearance and overall functionality, the Mju 9000 is one of the nicest Olympus compacts we’ve tested in quite some time. It’s a little bulkier than usual thanks to the 10x optical zoom but for the most part this is the pick of the bunch if you’re looking at buying an Olympus.”
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DPInterface
“The Olympus Stylus 9000 is suited for casual/leisure picture-taking in well lit conditions (its movie mode is not fantastic). It’s not particularly speedy, there are no manual controls and pictures are usable only up to ISO 400. I would only recommend (even then, not whole-heartedly) the Stylus 9000 if you MUST absolutely have the smallest 10X zoom camera in the market.”

CNET.co.uk
“The Olympus mju 9000’s a fairly smart little camera. It beats the latest Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ6 and DMC-TZ7 with 12 megapixels to their 10, but they’ve got a 12x zoom instead. While the 9000 has an attractive finish, the TZ6 and TZ7 are ever-so-slightly neater and more elegant, although you may disagree.”
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