Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FZ200, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the FZ200 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the 9000 scores against the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ200 has specifications of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Check the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 9000 vs the FZ200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FZ200 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The photograph here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and FZ200.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.