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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Also referred to as mju 9000
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was released 3 years earlier than the FH8 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 grades vs the FH8 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FH8

 9000 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Olympus 9000

 FH8 9000 
IntroducedJanuary 2012May 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH8

 9000 FH8 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 features outer 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) and the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the 9000 versus the FH8.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FH8 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and FH8.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FH8 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older 9000 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Panasonic FH8
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography features
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic FH8
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competition (123 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
27
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
heavier than average in class (225 grams)
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FH8
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.50 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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
Battery life - 260 shots
Battery format - 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 1 1
Retail cost $300 $149