Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ150

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ150, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was announced 3 years prior to the FZ150 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the 9000 grades versus the FZ150 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 provides outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the 9000 and the FZ150.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FZ150 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and FZ150.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.