Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH5S

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GH5S, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is pretty well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The 9000 was released 9 years prior to the GH5S which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 9000 matches up against the GH5S in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic GH5S Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the GH5S.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and GH5S is 92 and 62 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and GH5S.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Olympus 9000 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.