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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternative Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 7 months before the FH3 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 9000 matches up versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FH3

 9000 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus 9000

 FH3 9000 
RevealedJanuary 2010May 2009Newer by 7 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH3

 9000 FH3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the FH3.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FH3 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and FH3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH3 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Street photography advice
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH3
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging factors
27
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 surface 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
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 165 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 recording
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $300 $160