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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
30
Overall
34

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS33
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FH22 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The 9000 was launched 7 months prior to the FH22 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 9000 matches up against the FH22 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FH22

 9000 FH22 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Olympus 9000

 FH22 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009More modern by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH22

 9000 FH22 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH22 has proportions of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the 9000 compared to the FH22.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FH22 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and FH22.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH22 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Street photography advice
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (225 grams)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH22 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH22
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average (225 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
67
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography highlights
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
pretty wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging details
27
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
heavier than average (225 grams)
31
pretty wide (28mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH22
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Otherwise known as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FS33
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lb) 170 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $200