Compare Prices : Olympus Mju 9000 - Expert Reviews

Pros: 10x optical zoom, illuminated control buttons, great super-macro mode

Cons: Auto modes tend to over-expose shots on bright days, possible to install battery the wrong way around, soft images, uses xD cards instead of SD, sluggish performance

Verdict: There is plenty to like about the Olympus Mju 9000: it has a great zoom lens, useful in-camera editing functions and panorama stitching. You might have to play around with it in order to get the best image quality, but it can take clear and vibrant ...

Review summary: Can this zoom you in on the action?

Pros: 10x zoom, some nice features

Cons: Images felt washed out, fiddly button layout on back

Verdict: The Olympus offers a good zoom and some nice features, however we weren't overly impressed with the image quality

Review summary: With a 28-200mm lens and 12 megapixels, can the mju 9000 beat the Panasonic TZ7 at its own game?

Review summary: Claimed as the smallest 10x optical zoom digicam, the Olympus Mju 9000 has a slick pocketable plastic body accented in stylish chrome. Equipped with a 12-megapixel CCD sensor, this flagship of the Mju line-up is targeted at travellers who want a small ...

Verdict: It was difficult to gauge exposure levels by looking at the LCD display because it appeared significantly brighter than we expected for the camera's EV adjustment setting. It was also very prone to streaking in backlit situations. Fortunately, on our ...

Review summary: The 12-megapixel mju 9000 packs a 10x optical zoom into a body no bigger than that of the average compact camera, making it unusually pocket-friendly. It's also attractively finished, responsive and delivers good results, although it has a tendency ...

Pros: Good 10x wideangle zoom performance ; compact dimensions ; easy to make adjustments ; good 'beauty' mode

Cons: Tendency towards overexposure ; LCD is too high-contrast ; xD-Picture Card and microSD support

Verdict: Most people will find a compact superzoom with a 10x lens more practical than a much bulkier 20x superzoom, and the Olympus mju 9000 carries it off really well, proving just as pocketable as an ordinary compact. It's easy to use, responsive and ...