Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20
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93 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Released January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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The following is a extensive assessment of the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FH20 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 9000 was brought out 7 months earlier than the FH20 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 9000 matches up versus the FH20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FH20
| 9000 | FH20 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Olympus 9000
| FH20 | 9000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2010 |  | May 2009 | Newer by 7 months |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH20
| 9000 | FH20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 9000 and the FH20.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and FH20.
As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH20 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
| Also referred to as | mju 9000 | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 5.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 225 grams (0.50 lb) | 178 grams (0.39 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | ||
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $300 | $179 |
