Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ2500

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ2500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and FZ2500 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was revealed 8 years prior to the FZ2500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the 9000 grades versus the FZ2500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 has got outer dimensions 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 FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") along with a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 9000 versus the FZ2500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and FZ2500 is 92 and 53 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FZ2500.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 9000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.