Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH10

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FH10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and FH10 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was unveiled 4 years prior to the FH10 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the 9000 matches up against the FH10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10. The full galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FH10 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has got 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) and the Panasonic FH10 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 and the FH10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FH10 is 92 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FH10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH10 to offer extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.