Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic F5

Its time to examine more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 4 years earlier than the F5 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the 9000 grades versus the F5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic F5 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 has got exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 and the F5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and F5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and F5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic F5 to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.