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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
  • Launched May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 4 months later than the FX48 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the 9000 scores vs the FX48 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FX48

 9000 FX48 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Olympus 9000

 FX48 9000 

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX48

 9000 FX48 
IntroducedMay 2009January 2009Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 versus the FX48.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FX48 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and FX48.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than average (225 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX48 Sports photography advice
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography information
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (225g)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography features
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5")
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging factors
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
heavier than average (225g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX48
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-05-14 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/3000s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 150 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $300 $325