Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FX580
9000 | FX580 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus 9000
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX580
9000 | FX580 | |||
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Released | May 2009 | January 2009 | Similar age | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
See the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FX580 is 92 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |