Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ300

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FZ300, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FZ300 (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 7 years prior to the FZ300 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has got outside dimensions 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 FZ300 has proportions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the FZ300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FZ300 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Often, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and FZ300.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.