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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II front
Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as mju 9000
Panasonic LX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 392g - 115 x 66 x 64mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX100
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic LX100 II

 9000 LX100 II 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 II over the Olympus 9000

 LX100 II 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2018May 2009Newer by 112 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX100 II

 9000 LX100 II 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II size comparison

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

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100 II
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
74
manual focus
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography features
Panasonic LX100 II Street photography features
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (225g)
77
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX100 II Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic LX100 II
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (225g)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
78
good battery power (340 shots)
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX100 II Landscape photography factors
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
76
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (17 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX100 II Vlogging advice
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
heavier than others (225g)
36
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX100 II
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2018-08-22
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 17MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4736 x 3552
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1800 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225g (0.50 lb) 392g (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 115 x 66 x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $998