Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GX1

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GX1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and GX1 (Four Thirds) feature different sensor sizes.

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The 9000 was announced 3 years before the GX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the 9000 matches up vs the GX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 enjoys outer dimensions 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 GX1 has sizing of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") having a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 9000 versus the GX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and GX1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 9000 and GX1.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 9000 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will produce extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older 9000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.