Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700 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
- Alternative Name is mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Announced July 2010
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700 Overview
Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FX700, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 9000 was revealed 14 months before the FX700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 9000 grades versus the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FX700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FX700
9000 | FX700 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Olympus 9000
FX700 | 9000 | |||
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Announced | July 2010 | May 2009 | More recent by 14 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX700
9000 | FX700 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has sizing of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FX700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 and the FX700.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FX700 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FX700.
As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX700 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX700 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 7.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lbs) | 176 gr (0.39 lbs) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $300 | $399 |