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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also Known as mju 9000
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Announced August 2020
  • Replacement is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and S5 (24MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was released 12 years prior to the S5 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the 9000 matches up against the S5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic S5

 9000 S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus 9000

 S5 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2020May 2009More modern by 137 months
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.0"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1840k230kSharper display (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S5

 9000 S5 

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior 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 S5 has specifications of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the S5.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and S5 is 92 and 60 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and S5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 9000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S5 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography information
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography information
Panasonic S5 Street photography information
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others in class (225g)
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography info
Panasonic S5 Sports photography info
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (225g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
79
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S5 Landscape photography factors
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic S5
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Also Known as mju 9000 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2009-05-14 2020-08-14
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 31
Crop factor 5.9 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 2.7 inch 3.0 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,840 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250 seconds
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 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 pounds) 714 gr (1.57 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 440 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail price $300 $1,999