Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic FP3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FP3
9000 | FP3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Olympus 9000
FP3 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | January 2010 | May 2009 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FP3
9000 | FP3 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FP3 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FP3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 | |
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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 |