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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally Known as mju 9000
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was introduced 3 years prior to the FX90 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the 9000 scores vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FX90

 9000 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus 9000

 FX90 9000 
AnnouncedAugust 2011May 2009Newer by 27 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX90

 9000 FX90 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 versus the FX90.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FX90 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and FX90.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average in class (225g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography highlights
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (225 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
60
features touch focus
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
36
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic FX90
27
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (225 grams)
34
decently wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FX90
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Also called as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-05-14 2011-08-26
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 gr (0.50 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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
Battery life - 200 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $227