Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX580

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.

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.

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.

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

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.