Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ28

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FZ28, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 4 months after the FZ28 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 9000 scores versus the FZ28 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic FZ28 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 enjoys external 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) whilst the Panasonic FZ28 has specifications of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") along with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the 9000 versus the FZ28.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FZ28 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and FZ28.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 9000 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively.