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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FP3 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 7 months prior to the FP3 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the 9000 scores vs the FP3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FP3

 9000 FP3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 9000

 FP3 9000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2010May 2009Fresher by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FP3

 9000 FP3 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FP3 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 against the FP3.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FP3 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FP3.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FP3 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FP3 Portrait photography information
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP3 as a Street photography camera
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (225 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP3 Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (225g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging features
Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
27
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (225 grams)
27
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FP3
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 lbs) 155g (0.34 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 All around 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 feature
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $182