Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH5

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 20 months before the FH5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 9000 matches up versus the FH5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The full galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has external 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) and the Panasonic FH5 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 vs the FH5.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and FH5 is 92 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and FH5.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.