Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.