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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets look much closer at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S1R, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was unveiled 10 years earlier than the S1R which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the 9000 grades against the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic S1R

 9000 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus 9000

 S1R 9000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2009More modern by 118 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kClearer screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S1R

 9000 S1R 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 comes with outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 compared to the S1R.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and S1R is 92 and 54 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The picture below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and S1R.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 9000 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will deliver greater detail having an extra 35 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (225 grams)
71
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery power (360 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (225g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
fantastic MP (47 megapixels)
bad battery power (360 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (225 grams)
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Also called mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-05-14 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 1020 gr (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal -
Storage slots Single Two
Launch cost $300 $3,698