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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF6
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF8
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GF7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and GF7 (16MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and GF7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The 9000 was introduced 6 years prior to the GF7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 9000 matches up vs the GF7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic GF7

 9000 GF7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Olympus 9000

 GF7 9000 
RevealedFebruary 2015May 2009Fresher by 69 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GF7

 9000 GF7 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 enjoys exterior measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF7 has proportions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GF7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the 9000 vs the GF7.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and GF7 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and GF7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 9000 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic GF7 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 9000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 9000
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Panasonic GF7
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus 9000
Travel photography with Panasonic GF7
58
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
70
offers focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery (230 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic GF7
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (225g)
33
touchscreen
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic socket
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GF7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GF7
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2009-05-14 2015-02-01
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
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
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 50 200
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.8fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 225g (0.50 pounds) 266g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 230 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $300 $308