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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
  • Other Name is mju 9000
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Revealed July 2009
  • New Model is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic GH1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the GH1 (12MP) is very comparable but the 9000 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was manufactured within a month of the GH1 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 9000 scores versus the GH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic GH1

 9000 GH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus 9000

 GH1 9000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GH1

 9000 GH1 
RevealedMay 2009July 2009Same age
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus 9000 comes with exterior 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 GH1 has specifications of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic GH1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the 9000 against the GH1.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and GH1 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and GH1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The 9000 uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
59
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 9000
Street photography with Panasonic GH1
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 9000 Sports photography details
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
27
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
58
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (225g)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 9000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 9000 Vlogging details
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging details
27
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors (225 grams)
72
screen is selfie friendly
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus 9000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Otherwise known as mju 9000 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-05-14 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 50 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 1.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 225 gr (0.50 lb) 385 gr (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (12 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal SD/SDHC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $300 $949