Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic GX8

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic GX8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the 9000 (12MP) and GX8 (20MP) and the 9000 (1/2.3") and GX8 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor measurements.

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The 9000 was manufactured 7 years before the GX8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 9000 matches up versus the GX8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 9000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery & Panasonic GX8 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 9000 offers external measurements 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 GX8 has sizing of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic GX8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 9000 and the GX8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 9000 and GX8 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The picture here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and GX8.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 9000 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GX8 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged 9000 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.