Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic G7

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.