Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF5

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is very close but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GF5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 9000 was revealed 3 years earlier than the GF5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 9000 scores versus the GF5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has external 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) and the Panasonic GF5 has proportions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the 9000 compared to the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and GF5 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and GF5.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The 9000 features the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF trickier. The older 9000 will be behind in sensor technology.