Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1 Key Specs
(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
- Alternate Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Announced January 2010
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FP1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FP1 (12MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 9000 was launched 7 months earlier than the FP1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 9000 grades versus the FP1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FP1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FP1
9000 | FP1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP1 over the Olympus 9000
FP1 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 7 months |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FP1
9000 | FP1 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch display | No Touch display |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FP1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
See the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FP1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 compared to the FP1.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and FP1 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and FP1.
To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you really should consider the age of the cameras into account. The older 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 |
Also referred to as | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
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 | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 4.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 225g (0.50 lbs) | 151g (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" 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 | ||
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, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $153 |