Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 9000
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced November 2008
- New Model is Panasonic LX5
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
Let's look a bit more closely at the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 9000 (12MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the 9000 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") come with different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 9000 was revealed 7 months after the LX3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 9000 grades versus the LX3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus 9000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 9000 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic LX3
9000 | LX3 | |||
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Introduced | May 2009 | November 2008 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus 9000
LX3 | 9000 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX3
9000 | LX3 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus 9000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Check out the Olympus 9000 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the 9000 and the LX3.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and LX3 is 92 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 9000 and LX3.
To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 9000 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Olympus 9000 will give greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 9000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus 9000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Also Known as | mju 9000 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-05-14 | 2008-11-04 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.2-5.9 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 8.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 225 gr (0.50 pounds) | 265 gr (0.58 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 60 x 31mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $300 | $449 |