Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Also Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
- Revealed August 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GF2
- Successor is Panasonic GF5
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GF3 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 9000 was announced 3 years prior to the GF3 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 9000 matches up vs the GF3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic GF3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic GF3
9000 | GF3 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Olympus 9000
GF3 | 9000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | May 2009 | Fresher by 27 months | |
Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GF3
9000 | GF3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 9000 has got external measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).
See the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 9000 versus the GF3.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and GF3 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and GF3.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The 9000 comes with the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The older 9000 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
Also called as | mju 9000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 50 | 160 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 lb) | 264 gr (0.58 lb) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 459 |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 300 photos |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $300 | $360 |