Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ40

Here is a in depth comparison of the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic FZ40, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FZ40 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was revealed 14 months prior to the FZ40 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 9000 scores versus the FZ40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ40. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic FZ40 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has 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) and the Panasonic FZ40 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the 9000 against the FZ40.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and FZ40 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and FZ40.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FZ40 to show greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.