Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II

The following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic LX100 II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and LX100 II (17MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and LX100 II (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was introduced 10 years earlier than the LX100 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the 9000 matches up vs the LX100 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 II Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 II has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic LX100 II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 compared to the LX100 II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and LX100 II is 92 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and LX100 II.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LX100 II will result in more detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.