Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF1

In this article, we will be evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was unveiled 5 months before the GF1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 9000 scores vs the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 9000 features outside dimensions of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 9000 vs the GF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and GF1 is 92 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 9000 and GF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 9000 contains the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field more difficult.