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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 3 years earlier than the FH6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 9000 scores vs the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FH6

 9000 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus 9000

 FH6 9000 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2009More recent by 32 months

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH6

 9000 FH6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 comes with external dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the 9000 against the FH6.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FH6 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FH6.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH6 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
good MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Street photography camera
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors (225g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (225g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
70
better than average battery (280 shots)
lighter than competition (119 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography details
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Vlogging camera
27
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
32
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than competition (119 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also called mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-05-14 2012-01-09
Body design 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 lbs) 119 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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
Battery life - 280 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $300 $129