Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G9

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G9, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor size.

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The 9000 was introduced 9 years before the G9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 9000 grades versus the G9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic G9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 against the G9.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and G9 is 92 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and G9.

As you can see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 9000 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G9 will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.