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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FH20
(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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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview

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").

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The 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 
ReleasedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH20

 9000 FH20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

Compare the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FH20 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Street photography camera
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (225g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH20 Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (225g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH20
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (225g)
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH20
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic 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