Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH2

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 20 months before the FH2 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 9000 scores against the FH2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 against the FH2.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and FH2.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH2 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.