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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Olympus Stylus 9000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs

Olympus 9000
(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
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 9000 over the Panasonic LX3

 9000 LX3 
IntroducedMay 2009November 2008Newer by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Olympus 9000

 LX3 9000 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX3

 9000 LX3 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 9000 and LX3 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 9000 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
40
you can focus manually
saves RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 9000 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX3 Street photography factors
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (225 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 9000
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 9000 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX3 Travel photography info
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (225 grams)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (265 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus 9000
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
52
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 9000
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
27
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (225g)
30
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (265g)
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Olympus 9000 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 9000 and Panasonic LX3
 Olympus Stylus 9000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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