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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX550
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 4 months later than the FX580 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 9000 grades vs the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FX580

 9000 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 9000

 FX580 9000 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX580

 9000 FX580 
ReleasedMay 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 provides outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 versus the FX580.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by reading technical specs. The graphic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and FX580.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of files but you should take the age of the products into consideration.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
26
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Panasonic FX580
53
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
58
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
27
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (225 grams)
30
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX580
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Otherwise known as mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 50 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 grams (0.50 pounds) 167 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $499