Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FS25

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 4 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 9000 matches up vs the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features outer 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 FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FS25 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 against the FS25.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FS25 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and FS25.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.