Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Additionally Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Introduced May 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic G6
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7 Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic G7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and G7 (16MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 9000 was released 7 years prior to the G7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 9000 scores vs the G7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic G7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus 9000
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Introduced | May 2015 | May 2009 | Fresher by 73 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic G7
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 features physical 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 G7 has measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic G7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 vs the G7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and G7 is 92 and 71 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and G7.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 9000 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G7 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2009-05-14 | 2015-05-19 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lb) | 410 gr (0.90 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 350 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $300 | $800 |