Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX100

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is relatively close but the 9000 (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 9000 was announced 6 years earlier than the LX100 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 9000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 9000 grades vs the LX100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has exterior 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 LX100 has proportions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Check the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 9000 against the LX100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 9000 and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 9000 and LX100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic LX100 will render greater detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged 9000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.