Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FS7

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FS7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the 9000 (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was revealed 4 months later than the FS7 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the 9000 grades versus the FS7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 has got outer dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FS7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 against the FS7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and FS7 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FS7.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 9000 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus 9000 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.