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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68
Imaging
35
Features
45
Overall
39

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 225g - 96 x 60 x 31mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The 9000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the FZ47 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the 9000 grades versus the FZ47 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic FZ47

 9000 FZ47 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus 9000

 FZ47 9000 
RevealedJuly 2011May 2009Newer by 26 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FZ47

 9000 FZ47 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 features outer measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has specifications of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the 9000 against the FZ47.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and FZ47 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and FZ47.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The more aged 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ47 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography details
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others in class (225g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (498g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
42
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery (400 CIPA)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic FZ47
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (225g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
51
great battery (400 shots)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (498 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FZ47 Landscape photography features
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ47 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (225 grams)
27
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others (498 grams)
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Also called mju 9000 Lumix DMC-FZ48
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 50 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 9.50 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lbs) 498 gr (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
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